Hearing loss decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied as his current hearing acuity does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's tables for rating hearing loss disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to outstanding records from the Social Security Administration.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding various conditions including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, migraines, GERD, restless leg syndrome, and a respiratory disorder due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, right knee strain, left knee strain, and left ear hearing loss have been granted.,The Veteran's claims for right hip strain and left hip strain are pending and will be remanded to the RO for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and TDIU were denied because he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied. For the entire period on appeal, a rating of 70 percent and no higher for major depressive disorder with substance abuse disorder is granted, but the case is remanded to determine if TDIU should be granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an eye condition, bilateral hearing loss, and transient ischemic attack due to lack of development in these areas. The Veteran is also being asked to provide evidence regarding potential exposure to hazardous materials during his service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted as service-connected. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is remanded to obtain audiogram results.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating for right knee strain and service connection for hearing loss due to scheduling issues with VA examinations.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and bilateral hearing loss due to potential issues with the adequacy of previous examinations.

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for tinnitus secondary to service-connected bilateral hearing loss and an initial increase to a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's representative raised the issue of tinnitus, which was not previously adjudicated by VA.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of evidence showing the presence or onset of this condition during active duty, and it is not related to in-service noise exposure. The Veteran's current hearing loss does not meet VA criteria for disability.,The Board remanded issues regarding hip condition (including sacroiliitis with joint dysfunction), right knee patellar tendonitis, left knee patellar tendonitis, and TMJD due to the need for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's appeals are remanded due to insufficient evidence for several conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, sciatic nerve disabilities, knee disabilities, and shoulder injury. The VA is directed to provide additional examinations and opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss as there was no current disability meeting VA criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied service connection for low back degenerative disease. Bilateral hearing loss is found to be related to in-service noise exposure, while the low back disability is not shown to have been incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but the issues of service connection for DDD of the thoracolumbar spine and essential tremors are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.,Service connection is being granted for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to his military noise exposure during service.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and insomnia have been denied. The claim for an increased rating of lumbosacral strain remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus due to an insufficient medical opinion regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran's headache condition, hypertension, and GERD are each remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran's service connection claims for a headache condition, hypertension, and GERD are remanded due to the inextricability of these issues with his acquired psychiatric disorder claim.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is remanded for an examination to determine its etiology.,The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no current diagnosis of hearing loss and thus not meeting the criteria for a disability under VA regulations.