Hearing loss decisions — 2024

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is found to have been present during service and has continued since then, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is service-connected as it is at least as likely as not caused by or a result of military noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus were previously denied in February 2020. The Board found that new and relevant evidence has not been submitted to readjudicate these claims, thus denying them.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus was dismissed as the appeal has been rendered moot due to a grant in full. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability for VA rating purposes.,The Veteran's respiratory disability (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Bronchitis) claim is denied as the causal relationship to service is not established.,The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis claim is denied as the condition existed prior to service.

The Veteran's bilateral tinnitus is rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, and a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable (in excess of zero percent) disability rating.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for entitlement to service connection for a right ear hearing loss disability due to failure to comply with the appropriate claims processing defect.,The evidence of record does not support finding that the Veteran had a left knee or right knee disability at any time during her military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability has been granted, but the assigned rating is noncompensable (0%). The VA examiner found that the Veteran's hearing acuity was at Level II in the right ear and Level III in the left ear, resulting in a 0% disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of bilateral hearing loss is granted to a 10 percent rating. The claims for service connection for sleep apnea and diabetes mellitus due to TERA exposure are remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted with an effective date of April 23, 2015, based on his service-connected disabilities meeting the schedular criteria for a TDIU.

The Board found no evidence of hearing loss during service and concluded that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and left ankle fracture residuals, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since October 2005. The effective date for the TDIU is set at June 29, 2006.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and insufficient medical evidence, requiring further examination for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the claims of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to unclear medical opinions and inadequate examination. The Veteran's lay statements regarding noise exposure are also considered.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no current disability of hearing loss for VA purposes. The claim for tinnitus is remanded due to insufficient nexus opinion.

The Board has denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, but has found that there are issues with service connection for left knee osteoarthritis without dysplasia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claim is being remanded to obtain VA examinations and opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or a causal relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of an adequate medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current disability and military service.