Hearing loss decisions — 2023

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, finding that his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on VA examination results.

The Veteran requested withdrawal of the appeals regarding bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which were previously denied. The Board has dismissed these appeals.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left ear hearing loss, lumbar spine disability, and onychomycosis due to additional VA medical records and examinations being needed.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, finding that the most probative evidence did not support a higher rating based on audiometric test results.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's degenerative joint disease claim related to Gulf War service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability has been reopened and granted.,Service connection for a skin condition (presumed warts) is denied.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, left calf scar, and skin lesions are denied. The case is REMANDED to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the relationship of these conditions to military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied because the evidence does not show a current disability of hearing loss as defined by VA regulations.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and DDD with stenosis of the thoracolumbar spine. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran on all claims.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's hearing impairment does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on his audiometric test results.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted his claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting VA criteria.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected. Bilateral hearing loss and OSA are denied.

The Veteran's CLL is presumed to be causally related to herbicide agent exposure during service.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been granted based on in-service noise exposure and continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection.,Service connection for chest problems due to asbestos exposure has been remanded, as the claim is not clear on its face.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn for the issue of increased rating for degenerative disc disease. The claim for service connection for frostbite of the feet (now claimed as residuals from cold weather injury) is reopened, but denied on the merits. Service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate etiology opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran is required to undergo a new VA examination to determine if his current hearing loss is related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss but denied service connection for right ear hearing loss disability. The decision is based on the evidence being approximately evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's current left ear hearing loss is related to service, while there is no current right ear hearing loss disability recognized by VA standards.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and has remanded the issue of service connection for a respiratory disorder.