Hearing loss decisions — 2024

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no current disability of either condition. The decision also notes that the Veteran did not have a hearing loss disability at any time during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability of left ear hearing loss for VA purposes.,Service connection is granted for atypical chest pain, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, thus his claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the RO's failure to issue a rating decision. The Board will now take jurisdiction over these matters and order the RO to issue a new rating decision.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss effective from November 9, 2020, finding that her audiometric test results met the criteria for such rating at all times since November 7, 2017.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The appeals for service connection of a lower back condition and high blood pressure are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss, depression, headache disability, sleep apnea, and CFS have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claims are now remanded for further development.,Service connection for CFS has not been established as there is no current diagnosis of CFS.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied because new and material evidence had not been received. The claim for service connection for a left knee condition, including as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee, is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, lumbar spine disability, lumbar spine surgical scars, and bilateral eye disability. The TDIU rating claim is also being remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for neck disability, head injury (including TBI and headaches), low back disability, and bilateral hearing loss. These issues are being remanded to allow for further development of evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, knee, hand, wrist, foot, and eye conditions, as well as a psychiatric disability (PTSD), are remanded due to insufficient evidence or need for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various conditions and rating determinations. The main reasons are to obtain missing service treatment records and private medical records, as well as to determine whether new evidence supports reopening of certain claims.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to incomplete records and inadequate examination reports. The Veteran's claims of bilateral hearing loss and a condition manifesting with tingling, numbness, and itchiness are being reviewed.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been withdrawn.,New evidence received since the last final denial supports reopening of claims for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a new VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, specifically whether it is related to service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss disability has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of a disability that meets VA criteria.,PTSD and lumbar spine disability ratings are remanded due to the need for updated examinations.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims for service connection for right and left shoulder conditions, right and left-hand carpal tunnel, lower back condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of a 40 percent rating for IVDS prior to October 13, 2016 was denied. The Veteran did not file a timely appeal after the November 2011 decision.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for left second toe scar is dismissed as he did not file a timely appeal of the December 2009 rating decision that granted service connection with an effective date of November 26, 2008.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was denied. The evidence does not show penile deformity or other impairment associated with erectile dysfunction.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for IVDS is denied as the evidence does not show ankylosis of the thoracolumbar spine, and there are no incapacitating episodes meeting the criteria for a 60 percent rating under the Formula for Rating IVDS Based on Incapacitating Episodes.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities is granted as his education and work history prevented him from performing employment duties due to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral hip disability, right ear hearing loss, PTSD, joint condition, and dental condition are remanded as new evidence has been submitted that may reopen these previously denied claims.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss is remanded as new evidence has been submitted that may reopen this previously denied claim.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right knee disorder, left knee disorder (to include as secondary to claimed right knee disorder), bilateral foot condition (claimed as fallen arches), left shoulder disorder, right elbow disorder, bilateral lower extremity dry skin disorder, and sleep apnea.,The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a right knee disorder due to incomplete STRs and lack of VA examination prior to the February 2019 rating decision.,The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a left knee disorder (to include as secondary to claimed right knee disorder) due to incomplete STRs and lack of VA examination prior to the February 2019 rating decision.,The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral foot condition (claimed as fallen arches), left shoulder disorder, right elbow disorder, and sleep apnea due to incomplete STRs and lack of VA examination prior to the February 2019 rating decision.,The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a left shoulder disorder due to incomplete STRs and lack of VA examination prior to the February 2019 rating decision.,The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right elbow disorder, bilateral lower extremity dry skin disorder, and sleep apnea due to incomplete STRs and lack of VA examination prior to the February 2019 rating decision.,The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a bilateral lower extremity dry skin disorder due to incomplete STRs and lack of VA examination prior to the February 2019 rating decision.,The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for sleep apnea due to incomplete STRs and lack of VA examination prior to the February 2019 rating decision.

The Veteran's appeals for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD have been dismissed. The issues of service connection for tinnitus, cervical spine disability, and lumbar spine disability are remanded due to the need for additional development.