Hearing loss decisions — 2024

The Veteran is granted a separate, 30 percent rating for vertigo with occasional staggering from December 2, 2020. The condition is not related to service-connected angiocarcinoma but rather the loss of the left inner ear.

The Veteran's initial 50 percent disability rating for migraine headaches has been restored, effective December 1, 2019.,The appeal for an increased PTSD rating was withdrawn and the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, but granted service connection for tinnitus. The evidence did not establish a current left ear hearing loss disability and the VA examiner found no noise exposure during service that could have caused the Veteran's right ear hearing loss. Service connection was also denied as there is no evidence of tinnitus within one year after separation from service.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bladder incontinence, erectile dysfunction, gastroesophageal disorder, hypothyroidism, and vertigo due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions began during or were related to active military service.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The claim for service connection for PTSD has been remanded due to the need for a medical opinion.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is dismissed because he has a 100% schedular rating for ischemic heart disease and SMC benefits based on statutory housebound status due to other service-connected disabilities, rendering the TDIU claim moot.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus, finding that the conditions are at least as likely as not related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hearing loss, right lower extremity nerve damage, left lower extremity nerve damage, and hepatitis C are related to service. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for breathing problems and PTSD due to potential asbestos exposure during military service. The claim for bilateral hearing loss remains denied as no new relevant evidence was submitted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not first manifest during service or within one year of separation, and are not otherwise due to his active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or that the conditions were incurred in service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss, finding that there is not sufficient evidence to establish a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis of hearing loss that meets the regulatory threshold.,The Veteran's claim for psychiatric disorder is denied as there is no evidence linking his current condition to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lower back disability and bilateral hearing loss. The decision on the lower back disability claim is due to lack of in-service injury or event, while the hearing loss claim requires obtaining the actual audiometric test results.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss or right wrist disability for VA compensation purposes, and therefore service connection is denied. The Veteran's left knee degenerative arthritis claim is remanded due to an inadequate examination during a flare-up.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, along with other disabilities, has rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. Additionally, the Veteran is entitled to special monthly compensation due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to hazardous noise exposure during service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board has determined that a compensable rating is not warranted.,Service connection for gout is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the condition and active service.,The Veteran's right wrist tendon strain, right ankle tendonitis, and lumbar disability are remanded for further evaluation due to inadequate examination reports.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is remanded due to incomplete VA records not being obtained.