Hearing loss decisions — 2024

The Board has decided to remand the cases of service connection for right ear hearing loss, an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, and entitlement to a TDIU due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of a VA examination.

The Veteran's sleep impairment is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The claims for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, and headaches are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran has withdrawn her appeals for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and right knee tendonitis with degenerative arthritis. The appeal is dismissed as a result.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there is no persuasive evidence of current disabilities.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence supports the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and hearing loss. The appeal is remanded to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and rating increases related to various conditions has been dismissed due to his death. The effective dates of the awards have also been dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss due to a duty to assist error in previous decisions.

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 in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and heart disability, were denied as there was no evidence of these conditions during her period of active service or post-service. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a current disability in accordance with VA regulations.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a rating of 70 percent effective March 29, 2023. This is based on occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as depression, suicidal ideation, near continuous panic, strained relationships, memory issues, and illogical speech.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral strain and bilateral hearing loss due to pre-decisional errors in the initial determinations.

The Board has dismissed all claims for service connection and a compensable rating for various conditions due to the appellant's death during the appeal process.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for bilateral hearing loss, as there is insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service noise exposure and the relationship between his current hearing loss and service. A new VA examination or medical opinion will be required.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were both determined to be incurred during his period of active service, leading to the grant of service connection for both conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, but has remanded the claim of right hip disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities are related to his active-duty service, as evidenced by his exposure to hazardous noise during his time as a warehouseman. The appeal is granted.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service exposure. The Veteran's current disabilities were determined to be unrelated to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as he does not have a diagnosed hearing disability.,Claims for PTSD and tinnitus were granted with effective dates of January 30, 2019. However, the Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD remains denied.