Hearing loss decisions — 2024

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss but granted service connection for tinnitus. The decision is based on the lack of current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss and the finding that tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is restored to a 20 percent disability rating, and a rating in excess of 20 percent is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right ear sensorineural hearing loss, finding that it is related to his military noise exposure during active duty.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss of the left ear, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing left ear hearing loss was not aggravated beyond its natural progression during active-duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hearing loss and in-service noise exposure. The matter is now pending for further development.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with your claims as they are no longer valid.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability for VA purposes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including high cholesterol, left knee disability, left hip disability, hypertension, prostate cancer, posttraumatic stress disorder, bilateral hearing loss, right hip disability with limitation of extension, right hip disability with limitation of flexion, right knee disability, and right ankle disabilities have all been denied. The Veteran's service treatment records do not show any diagnoses or complaints related to these conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and plantar fasciitis of both feet due to a lack of current disability diagnoses.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of evidence showing the condition began in service or within one year after separation. The Veteran's claims for hypertension and heart condition are remanded as there is insufficient medical information to determine their relationship to service.,Additional TERA information and medical records are needed to evaluate whether the Veteran's hypertension and heart condition are related to his service, including his role as a jet engine mechanic.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the Veteran's failure to report for a VA audiological examination, and it is recommended that he be rescheduled in accordance with the procedures for incarcerated veterans.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no persuasive evidence linking his current hearing loss to military service or noise exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is rated at a noncompensable level (0%) based on audiometric testing results, which do not meet the criteria for higher ratings.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 10 percent and the Board found no evidence of worsening to warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is rated at 10 percent and the Board found no evidence of worsening to warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's OSA is rated at 50 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating. The effective date for TDIU was granted from May 17, 2016.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is denied as there is no current disability for VA purposes. The left ear hearing loss claim is remanded due to a lack of an adequate examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in duty to assist, including conflicting medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric condition and inadequate medical opinion for service connection of bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's Meniere's disease with hearing loss and tinnitus is rated at 100 percent effective October 8, 2020.,Effective October 8, 2020, the Veteran is also entitled to SMC based on housebound status.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus claims are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.,The Veteran's left knee claim is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence. The Veteran's migraine headaches claim is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating throughout the period on appeal.