Hearing loss decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and erectile dysfunction, render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted the TDIU based on this finding.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasoning and duty to assist, specifically regarding noise exposure during active duty. The Veteran's hearing loss is related to in-service noise exposure but further examination is needed.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary regarding the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The decision remains adverse to the Veteran and he should be furnished a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease is granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and peripheral neuropathy are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his active service and are related to such.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right ear hearing loss, abdomen scarring, and depression due to insufficient evidence.,Further examination or medical opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, hearing loss, seizure disorder, and residuals of TBI was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of PTSD or establish a link between any diagnosed conditions and active duty service.,There is no chronicity of hearing loss during service, and there is insufficient evidence to establish continuity of symptomatology post-service.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues for increased ratings, and the Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain updated VA medical records, conduct examinations, and consider the claims in light of new evidence. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment since March 20, 2015.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at 70 percent, and no higher.,The Veteran meets the criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's left knee surgery necessitating convalescence is remanded.

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

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to February 12, 2020 was denied. From February 12, 2020, the Veteran is granted a 10 percent disability rating for his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of recent VA examination. The Veteran is required to provide updated medical records and undergo another VA examination to determine if he currently suffers from these conditions and whether they are related to his military noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to in-service acoustic trauma.

The Veteran's accrued benefits were denied as the appellant did not qualify for additional accrued benefits due to his age and lack of relationship to the Veteran.

The Board has dismissed all issues related to bilateral hearing loss, carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist, and status post fracture of the carpal navicular with arthritis of the left wrist due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and hepatitis C. The decision on hearing loss is that it was not incurred in or caused by his military service, while the hepatitis C claim was withdrawn.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on the issues of chronic fatigue, hemorrhoids, genitalia pain, kidney pain, bilateral hearing loss, liver condition, lumbar strain, cholelithiasis (gallbladder condition), and chest pain have been remanded due to lack of evidence or further medical examination.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the competent medical evidence did not support a link between these conditions and military service.