Hearing loss decisions — 2022

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable, and the Board found that this rating is appropriate based on the objective audiometric testing provided by VA audiologists.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his service-connected CAD was denied, as the condition did not meet the criteria for an increased rating prior to February 17, 2021.,The issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to June 15, 2018 is remanded and may be granted on a case-by-case basis due to the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to incomplete audiometric test results.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hearing loss and service. The Veteran is required to provide updated medical records and undergo a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss as the Veteran's auditory thresholds did not meet the criteria under 38 C.F.R. § 3.385 to be considered a disability for purposes of VA benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and dismissed the issue of a rating in excess of 10 percent for ischemic heart disease. The case is remanded for further examination regarding the skin disability.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, but has remanded the issue of his bilateral hearing loss for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate audiometric testing at separation and insufficient nexus opinions. A new VA medical opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss, as well as his TDIU claim since October 8, 2020, were denied. His TDIU claim prior to October 8, 2020 was also denied.

The Veteran's initial claim for service-connected bilateral hearing loss was denied, and a 10% rating was granted effective February 10, 2020. The appeal is dismissed as the evidence does not support higher ratings.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted as service-connected. The Board found that the Veteran was exposed to loud noise in Vietnam, which likely caused his current conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's current hearing loss disability is related to his period of active duty and subsequent training.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was evaluated as Level II prior to January 28, 2021 and Level IV from that date onwards. The appeal for increased ratings is denied.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss were granted with an effective date of October 25, 2018. The Board found that no earlier effective dates are warranted.,For the initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, the Veteran's claims have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient rationale for a VA opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has ordered the VA to provide audiometry testing results from March 2016 and May 2016 audiology consultations at the Hampton VAMC, as these records were not previously associated with the file. The matter is being returned for further development.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current hearing loss is not related to his military service and did not manifest within one year of separation.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is being remanded for further evaluation due to incomplete history and the need for a new medical opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to service, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's left ear hearing loss is related to his military service, specifically noise exposure. The examiner needs to provide a new opinion on this issue.