Hearing loss decisions — 2022

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, but denied service connection for left ear hearing loss. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service exposure to loud noises and his current symptoms of hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to his in-service exposure to loud noise.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim of service connection for a hearing loss disability is granted. The appeal regarding service connection for a hearing loss disability and rating for residuals of a sacroiliac injury is remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has decided to remand the case for a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal of his substantive appeal being untimely, as it was received more than 60 days after the September 2018 statement of the case and more than one year after the May 2017 notification letter.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a scheduling issue for a VA examination, and the Veteran is required to report for this examination.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss but denied service connection for right ear hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The remaining issues have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hepatitis C, GERD, diabetes mellitus II, gastrointestinal disorder, liver cancer, cirrhosis, and esophageal varices.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,Headaches are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him incapable of performing daily activities or require regular assistance to protect himself from hazards, thus SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for right ear hearing loss due to additional development being necessary.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection.,Issues related to neck, back, bilateral foot, left elbow disorders remain pending and will be remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for an ear disability, including hearing loss, due to new evidence and functional impact on work.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for bilateral hearing loss has been denied. The Veteran was previously awarded a 10 percent rating from October 14, 2016, and a 30 percent rating starting February 10, 2022. These ratings are still below the maximum benefit allowed under VA law.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete audiometric data at separation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right hip disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The decision found that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with previous directives, specifically regarding the Veteran's hearing loss and its relation to service. The case is now pending for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is related to his in-service noise exposure and grants service connection for this condition.