Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied as his most severe hearing acuity level was Level II in both ears, which corresponds to a 0 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation for bilateral hearing loss disability was denied. Prior to September 23, 2019, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. From September 23, 2019 onwards, he met the criteria for a 20 percent rating.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all listed conditions, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is rated at level I in the right ear and level IV in the left ear, resulting in a noncompensable rating. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher disability evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss disability, heart disability, and hypertension due to duty performed in National Guard service. The VA needs to obtain records of ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA periods, provide a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss disability, and ensure all relevant evidence is considered.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including cluster headaches and knee disabilities, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a left knee condition, bilateral hearing loss, and colon cancer. Service connection was granted for hypertension on a basis other than the provisions of the PACT Act.,Service connection for hypertension was granted without regard to the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with prior remand instructions, requiring further development of medical opinion evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea disability.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding whether the Veteran's left ear hearing loss preexisted service and if it is related to military noise exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, lumbar spine disability, and hearing loss, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of June 1, 2018.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder (chronic depression), and sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions.

Your appeal for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed as you have expressed satisfaction with the April 2023 decision that granted a 30 percent rating and requested to withdraw all other issues.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension based on the PACT Act, but remanded other issues due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss have been rated at the maximum available under VA regulations, so no increased ratings are granted.,Service connection for diabetes is remanded as there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between the condition and service or toxic exposure risk activities (TERA).,Service connection for sleep apnea, headaches, hypertension, and alcohol abuse secondary to diabetes is also remanded due to insufficient evidence.,The Veteran's claims are not granted because the medical evidence does not support a causal relationship between these conditions and his service-connected diabetes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right ankle disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the remaining issues on appeal, including obtaining service treatment and personnel records from the Veteran's National Guard service.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and a neck/cervical spine disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and evaluation. The claim for a back disorder is also being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, but the claims for chronic sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are remanded due to conflicting medical evidence.