Hearing loss decisions — 2022

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and an initial rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches since April 4, 2017. Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss and a vision disorder (not specified). The Veteran's right forearm disorder other than a wrist strain, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, and lumbar spine disorder are remanded.,Service connection is granted for migraine headaches since April 4, 2017. Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss and a vision disorder (not specified). The Veteran's right forearm disorder other than a wrist strain, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, and lumbar spine disorder are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no causal relationship between his current hearing loss and military service.

The Board has granted the reopening of a previously denied claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss. The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is also being remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his previously denied claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. However, the claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed as he withdrew the appeal.

Your appeal for service connection on multiple conditions has been dismissed due to the appellant's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with these claims.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed for the issue of an increased initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus. The right elbow scar has been granted a 10 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision. Other issues are REMANDED for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or maintain any substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted a TDIU.

The appeal for service connection of a left great toe disability has been dismissed. The appeals for the remaining conditions are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and an addendum opinion from the April 2022 VA examiner. The issues are to be addressed regarding service connection for right ear hearing loss and a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss disability.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss disability has been denied. Service connection for a right hand disability, back disability (spondylolisthesis), depression, right hip disability, and neck disability have all been remanded due to incomplete or conflicting medical opinions.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for tinnitus is granted. The appeal is allowed in part, with remand required for further action on both tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss claims.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right knee meniscal tear, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, degenerative arthritis of the shoulders, bilateral hand disability, and bilateral hearing loss. However, due to the complexity of these cases, additional development is required as they are currently being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the disability for VA purposes.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss. The claim will be reviewed after obtaining additional information and a more thorough examination.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's conditions began during his military service and are related to noise exposure. The claims were reopened due to new evidence received since the previous denial.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to noise exposure while serving as a fighter pilot.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, back disability, right knee disability, right shoulder/arm disability, neck disability, and headache disability. The appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran and his representative.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for his left ear hearing loss is remanded due to the need for a new VA audiology examination.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. Service connection is granted for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicides during service. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy claims are remanded for further evaluation.