Hearing loss decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for service connection, rating increases, and financial assistance benefits have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the issues of eligibility for automobile adaptive benefits, specially adapted housing (SAH), and special home adaptations (SHA).

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of right ear hearing loss, lung disorder, and heart disorder due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and the need for a VA examination. The issues of service connection for psychiatric disability, bilateral knee disability, left foot disability, and bilateral hearing loss disability are still under review.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus for further examination and opinion due to inconsistencies in the medical records regarding their onset.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable, and the Board found that a compensable rating is not warranted based on the evidence provided.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to March 4, 2011 was denied as the evidence did not show that he was unemployable due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral ear disability, including hearing loss and recurrent ear infections, is related to his service. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the case for further examination regarding a right knee disorder. The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis of hearing loss for VA purposes, while his claim for right knee disorder is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and a left shoulder disability to include degenerative arthritis due to incomplete records.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and other claims due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development. The hearing loss claim is denied as his bilateral hearing impairment does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, while the deviated nasal septum claim remains at noncompensable.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability. A new VA examination is needed to determine if the condition is related to service or within one year of separation.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable (0%) due to the severity of his condition not warranting a higher rating. The Board found that the most probative evidence does not support a compensable rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, including inconsistencies in audiometric testing and lack of a current diagnosis. The Veteran is requested to provide cooperation for an additional VA examination.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and the claim for a compensable rating is denied.,For the period of appeal prior to July 31, 2017, the Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 30%, which he seeks an earlier effective date for. The claim for this rating is granted.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with your claim as it is no longer valid.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current disability is at least as likely as not related to hazardous noise exposure during his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA treatment records, specifically missing pure tone threshold results from an April 2015 audiogram. The claim for a compensable rating prior to December 13, 2019, and 10 percent thereafter, for bilateral hearing loss disability is now pending.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions due to his death.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability due to incomplete records and need for a VA examination.