Hearing loss decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is dismissed because it has been granted in the March 2024 rating decision.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for back condition is dismissed because it has been granted in the April 2024 rating decision.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ankle is dismissed because it has been granted in the April 2024 rating decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are at least as likely as not related to his active-duty service, thus granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating higher than 10 percent for service-connected bilateral sensorineural hearing loss has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is related to his military service and the claim for service connection is granted. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that it is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at noncompensable (0%) due to the severity of his hearing impairment.,The Veteran's right ankle strain, chondromalacia right patella with anterior cruciate ligament tear based on limitation of flexion, and right patella with anterior cruciate ligament tear are all rated at 30% each.

The Veteran's appeal concerning his right and left ear hearing loss claims has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for migraine headaches, unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder with alcohol use disorder and cannabis use disorder, and bilateral hearing loss have been denied.,The Veteran's right hip condition has been remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed because the October 1996 rating decision became final. The Board found that the Veteran did not timely appeal this decision and has not filed a Supplemental Claim on VA Form 20-0995 related to this issue. For obstructive sleep, the claim is remanded as there are insufficient records to determine its relationship to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a scar left index finger from laceration is granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and a left knee disability are remanded, as the evidence does not support their grant. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is also remanded due to insufficient medical opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his active duty in Vietnam. The decision is based on credible evidence of onset and continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's back disability is granted service connection. His bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are denied as not related to active service.

The Veteran's hearing acuity showed Level I impairment bilaterally, which does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. Therefore, an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's request for retroactive compensation due to retired pay adjustment was denied because the appeal was not filed within one year of the September 2019 rating decision.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and tinnitus are denied. The Veteran's hearing loss rating remains at 30 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his military service. The decision is based on continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The decision on bilateral hearing loss is remanded for further review.

Your appeal to readjudicate your claims of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus has been dismissed as you have withdrawn the request.