Hearing loss decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied because there is no evidence of a current disability, as defined by VA standards.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, specifically lack of consideration of all relevant medical records and lay statements.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, so the case is dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a compensable rating for left fifth finger disability.,There is no current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss for VA purposes, and the Veteran's left fifth finger disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded for additional development to address employment history, the nature and etiology of service-connected disabilities, and other medical opinions.

Service connection for left ear hearing loss is granted due to in-service noise exposure.,Service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss disability and vision impairment due to lack of evidence showing the conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied in August 2009, and the Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim. The Veteran's request to reopen his low back strain claim was granted due to new Capri records that diagnosed him with low back pain and degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis).,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus claim is denied as there is no direct or presumptive service connection, while his sleep apnea claim is also denied since the evidence does not support a link between his condition and service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and missing audiograms, requiring a new VA examination for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened, and both conditions are now granted.,Evidence of current diagnoses and in-service noise exposure were provided to support the claims.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's bilateral sensorineural hearing loss disability should be remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it is related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no current disability meeting VA compensation criteria.

The Board has determined that there was a procedural error in the docketing of the Veteran's appeal and is remanding the case for further review under the legacy system.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was denied as his hearing acuity has not worsened since the grant of service connection, with levels III in both ears.

The Board has remanded the claims for a lumbar spine disability, neuropathy/radiculopathy of upper and lower extremities due to unresolved issues with medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, a bilateral foot disorder, and a vascular disorder due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's service records do not show any evidence of hearing or foot disorders during service, but he reports post-service hearing and foot problems.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and inconsistencies in the Veteran's statements regarding his hearing loss history. The VA will obtain these records and provide an addendum opinion addressing the Veteran's testimony and medical history.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disability and right ear hearing loss due to incomplete development of records, lack of consideration of certain evidence, and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active service.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issue of service connection for an eye disability. The appeal is pending further development.