Hearing loss decisions — 2024

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for an opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left ear hearing loss, including considering potential exposure to toxic environmental agents (TERA).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted, but his claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and left ear hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current hearing loss and military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of COPD, obstructive sleep apnea, and skin cancer are remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The claim for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his service-connected conditions do not render him unemployable, and he has worked full-time despite his knee disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current hearing loss is related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) due to the lack of current diagnoses or symptoms meeting VA criteria.

The Veteran's initial ratings for bilateral hearing loss and left knee strain were denied.,The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected conditions was remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as he does not meet the minimum percentage rating required for consideration of schedular TDIU prior to July 31, 2019.

The Board has remanded the case to determine the appropriate initial rating for bilateral hearing loss from August 3, 2009.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is related to his military service and grants entitlement to service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hearing loss disability and right knee disability due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine the etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence.,New and relevant evidence has been received to readjudicate the claims for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia with frequent urination are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The RO will reassess these claims in light of the additional information provided.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, requiring an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found no evidence of right ear hearing loss for VA purposes, resulting in denial of the claim. For left ear hearing loss, a non-compensable rating was assigned based on current medical evidence. Claims for cold injuries were dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his bilateral hearing loss, but additional development is needed due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of a baseline for aggravation.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his bilateral hearing loss has been granted, restoring the original 10 percent rating. The case is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted a TDIU on an extra-schedular basis.