Hearing loss decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeals for hearing loss, tinnitus, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and diverticulitis have been dismissed. The appeal seeking service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and residuals of spinal meningitis, to include myasthenia gravis, as additional development is required.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and right ear hearing loss are granted service connection. The acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is also granted as due to military sexual trauma.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right knee disability, and left knee disability. The VA examiner will need to provide opinions regarding whether these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and remanded the issues of entitlement to a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss and service connection for diabetes.

The Board granted service connection for a back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of esophageal surgery was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, tinnitus, and left ear hearing loss. The claim for right ear hearing loss was denied. Other claims were remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran testified that his hearing loss started during service, but the VA examiner did not consider this testimony.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability has been rated as noncompensable throughout the appeal period, with no evidence of worsening that would warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, rheumatoid arthritis, a recurrent sleep disorder, and a lumbar spine disability as well as the claim for TDIU due to incomplete records from Social Security Administration.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and other procedural issues. The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is being reviewed again for service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The rating for his lumbar spine disability was not granted, and he did not receive a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss. Service connection was granted for left ear hearing loss but not for cervical or bilateral knee disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and to obtain updated VA treatment records. The issues of service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and a rating in excess of 40 percent for prostate cancer residuals are being addressed.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence and need for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back disability and left ear hearing loss due to incomplete records and need for verification of National Guard service periods. The Appellant's conditions are being evaluated based on their onset during active duty training.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, residuals of skin cancer, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss disability as there was no competent evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and his service connection claim for Barrett's Esophagus is remanded due to the need for an examination.

The Board has granted service connection for TBI and denied service connection for dental trauma (missing teeth) for compensation purposes. The decision also remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral vision loss, to include as secondary to service-connected TBI.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to incomplete VA treatment records and the need for a more contemporaneous examination.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to in-service noise exposure. Service connection was denied for right ear hearing loss due to lack of evidence showing a current disability.,Service connection was granted for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine (IVDS, spinal stenosis), lumbosacral radiculitis of the left and right lower extremities, all secondary to service-connected lumbar spine disability.