Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds no evidence to warrant a higher rating during the appeal period.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The TDIU claim is also remanded as the VA did not provide the Veteran with necessary forms and information.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral eye and vision disability and bilateral hearing loss, finding no current disabilities as established by medical evidence.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable throughout the period on appeal, with audiometric testing showing no significant improvement in his hearing acuity. The Board found that the current rating adequately reflects the functional effects of his hearing impairment.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that he warrants such a rating.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded two issues: the initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and the TDIU claim on an extraschedular basis. The Veteran's hearing loss disability is being evaluated again due to a lack of adequate examination, and his TDIU claim is being referred to determine if it meets the criteria for an extraschedular rating.

The Veteran's tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, asthma, left elbow and forearm disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder (likely PTSD) are all being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left wrist pain and right wrist pain due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection is denied for right ear hearing loss and low back pain.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating prior to August 24, 2023 for bilateral hearing loss was denied as the evidence did not show that his hearing impairment warranted such a rating.,The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent since August 24, 2023 for bilateral hearing loss was also denied as the evidence did not show that his hearing impairment warranted such a rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete reasoning in a previous VA audiology examination, requiring an addendum opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and TDIU due to outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is also being remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to the Veteran not having a current disability. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for a bilateral wrist disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding the etiology of right ear hearing loss. The Veteran's active duty and National Guard service are conceded, but there is a need for additional evidence or clarification from the examiner.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy (left hip), left hip disability, left ankle disability, and left foot disability are all granted. The claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) is also granted.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss is remanded due to the failure of the RO to request and associate specific audiometric test findings from VA appointments conducted in January 2015 and January 2016 with the claims file.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, carpal tunnel syndrome, left shoulder condition, and back condition. The claims are being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.