Hearing loss decisions — 2024

The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, back spasm, idiopathic urticaria (skin hives), PTSD, and right lower extremity joint issues have been reopened.,Service connection is granted for a lumbar spine disability and left knee disability.

The Board has granted service connection for treatment purposes only for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but the case is remanded to further develop evidence related to the character of discharge issue.,Service connection for hypertension and bilateral numbness of the hands (carpal tunnel syndrome) remains in dispute due to unresolved issues regarding the Appellant's military service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right ear hearing loss, finding that it is etiologically related to his active service and resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a back disorder and bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations. The appellant contends that his current conditions are related to in-service noise exposure, heavy lifting, and an in-service motor vehicle accident.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, including a need for additional development of VA records.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and an updated VA audiology opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete medical records and inadequate examination reports.

The claims for service connection for migraines and vertigo have been dismissed as they were granted in prior rating decisions.,Service connection has not been established for bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left ear hearing loss was incurred during his military service, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral foot condition and lumbar spine disease, make it impossible for him to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted TDIU benefits since February 25, 2013.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within the applicable presumptive period. The Veteran's current hearing loss was not shown to be related to noise exposure during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was previously denied, but new evidence has been submitted. The Board has reopened the claim and remanded it for further development.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has determined that additional records are needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection. Specifically, VA and private treatment records from various sources need to be obtained.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss due to a lack of diagnosed hearing loss disability for VA purposes, despite his assertions and beliefs.

The Veteran's tremors, fatigue, chronic headaches, and cervical dystonia are granted service connection due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. Service connection for hypothyroidism is remanded as the evidence does not support a link to contaminated water exposure. Right ear hearing loss is also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to service. The Veteran's STRs show a history of low back pain during service, and he provided lay statements about noise exposure in service. He also had a private medical opinion linking his current conditions to service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's tinnitus had its onset in service and granted service connection for it. The decision also remanded the issue of bilateral hearing loss due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diabetes, and bilateral hearing loss are granted service connection. The right knee and left knee disabilities remain pending for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in approximate balance as to whether these conditions are related to active service. The Veteran's MOS duties and a grenade explosion during basic training were considered factors.