Hearing loss decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous directives, particularly regarding obtaining audiogram results from September 8, 2015 and October 27, 2015. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is also being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient notice and examination for a TDIU claim, as well as incomplete treatment records. The Veteran will be provided with proper notice and an attempt at obtaining an examination to assess his occupational impairment.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant requested to withdraw all remaining issues, including service connection for bilateral hearing loss and higher evaluations for knee and shoulder conditions, due to a full grant of TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development regarding the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to issues with his education level and need for updated medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss, finding that his current condition is not related to active service or any incident of service, including as due to in-service exposure to significant noise. The VA examiner opined it is less likely than not that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss is related to active service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for migraines and service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service, including exposure to hazardous noise. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current hearing loss is not related to his military service. The examiner opined that the hearing loss is less likely than not due to noise exposure in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service condition and no competent medical nexus linking the current condition to service.

Your appeal for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to the Veteran's timely submission of a VA Form 10182 under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA).

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep condition (to include sleep apnea), and headaches are all granted as service-connected.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA audiological examination to determine if the Veteran's hearing loss is related to his service-connected TBI and seizure disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss and respiratory condition, including COPD due to asbestos exposure, are related to service. The VA examinations provided were inadequate and further development is needed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss is related to his active-duty service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability was rated as 0 percent prior to October 21, 2022 and as 40 percent thereafter. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus issues are remanded for additional development.,The Veteran's psychiatric disorder claim is remanded to develop evidence regarding the etiology of his condition.,The Veteran's left knee disability rating is remanded due to a new MRI showing increased severity.,A new VA examination is needed for the left knee issue.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, and the issues of bilateral foot disability, bilateral hearing loss, and right clavicle disability are now reopened.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is related to an in-service injury or event, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and dermatitis are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records.,Service connection claims for gastritis, lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, and prostate disorder remain unresolved.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an extraschedular rating for the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, finding that the available schedular evaluations adequately described the severity and symptoms of the disability.