Hearing loss decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II was denied as the evidence did not show that his diabetes required more than one daily insulin injection and a restricted diet. The Veteran also received a TDIU due to multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted service connection.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not granted an increased rating.,The Veteran's IBS is not granted a higher than 10 percent rating.,The Veteran's PTSD remains at the maximum (70%) disability rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral flat feet and for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not support these increased ratings.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a small superficially healing ulcer from chemical burn to his left side of face, bilateral tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, pes planus and plantar fasciitis of the right foot, and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or any other compensable basis.

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

The Board has identified a duty to assist error in not providing the Veteran with an adequate VA examination, and therefore remanded for a new examination.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss but denied service connection for left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss before the Board made a decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss (BHL) has been dismissed as he did not submit a proper supplemental claim to reopen the previously denied claim.,An initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is denied. The Veteran's PTSD results in reduced reliability and productivity but does not manifest in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has remanded the case due to a procedural issue where the AOJ did not accept the Appellant's timely VA Form 20-0996 Higher Level Review request for review of the June 2020 decision. The AOJ should now conduct a higher level review.

The Veteran's right knee disability is denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury, illness or event. The left knee, bilateral foot, and lumbar spine disabilities are granted as they are reasonably shown to be due to in-service injuries, illnesses, or events.,Bilateral hearing loss is granted based on service-connected noise exposure during active duty.

The Veteran's right knee disability is denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury, illness or event. The left knee, bilateral foot, and lumbar spine disabilities are granted as they are reasonably shown to be due to in-service injuries, illnesses, or events.,Bilateral hearing loss is granted based on service-connected noise exposure during active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to provide an adequate statement of reasons or bases regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disabilities. The matter is now pending for further consideration.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for a low back disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities or a causal relationship to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that his current hearing loss is etiologically related to his active service due to noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right shoulder, right knee, and left knee disorders due to outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran's hearing loss claim is denied as his bilateral hearing acuity does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, and the Board dismissed these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability are remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to procedural errors and the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hearing loss of the left ear.