Hearing loss decisions — 2022

The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to new evidence received since the previous denial. The Veteran's hearing acuity was last tested in July 2014, and he testified that his hearing has significantly worsened since then.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for his bilateral hearing loss disability is remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for an updated examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for alcohol abuse, a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (schizoaffective disorder), and an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The appeal for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is REMANDED.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his PTSD, have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment consistent with his education, training, and occupational experience since April 26, 2011.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of left little finger condition is denied. The claims for service connection for bilateral ankle conditions and bilateral hearing loss are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to February 27, 2015.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange. Service connection for hypertension is remanded as the evidence does not establish whether it is related to service-connected conditions or due to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability in many cases, or an in-service event that is related to the claimed conditions.

The Veteran was granted service connection for tinnitus, but denied service connection for hearing loss. The Board found that the Veteran's current tinnitus is related to his military service and resolved all doubt in favor of the Veteran. For hearing loss, the Board determined there was no evidence linking it to service.

The Board has decided that additional VA examinations are needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and lumbar spine disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss for VA purposes.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional information and evidence, including a pension examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the issues of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral wrist disorder and gastrointestinal disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and examination due to insufficient evidence or incomplete evaluations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for additional development regarding exposure to herbicide agents in Korea.

The Veteran's hearing impairment has been rated as Level I in both ears, resulting in a non-compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The Board denied the claim for an initial compensable rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left-ear hearing loss, finding that there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between his current hearing loss and in-service noise exposures.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed as he withdrew the issue before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for hearing loss of the left ear due to concerns about the preexisting nature of the condition and its relation to military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and asthma were denied. The decision also addressed the initial rating for asthma, finding that a 30 percent rating was warranted from October 21, 2015 to March 7, 2016.