Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran withdrew their appeals for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his exposure to acoustic trauma during active service.

The Veteran's hearing loss is remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it is related to service, including noise exposure and PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension as due to service-connected diabetes mellitus was denied. However, the Board granted service connection for hypertension on a direct basis under the PACT Act. The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral nuclear sclerotic cataracts and a disability greater than 20 percent for bilateral high frequency hearing loss were both denied.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss is being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ needs to correct the error by providing proper notification and assistance in developing his claim, including scheduling an audiogram examination.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits was denied as their combined rating of service-connected disabilities is below the required threshold (70%) to be considered a 'serious injury' under VA regulations.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that both conditions are related to noise exposure during his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and prostate condition are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,His erectile dysfunction claim is denied as there is no compensable symptom beyond inability to achieve or maintain an erection. His adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood claim remains at 50 percent.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence for readjudicating the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claim is remanded due to incomplete service records and a need for VA examinations.

The Board has vacated the July 2023 decision and remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and right ear hearing loss. The Veteran's appeal is being addressed due to a duty to assist error in obtaining a VA examination regarding his PTSD.

The Veteran's service connection claim for throat cancer is granted due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current disability meeting the VA criteria.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected, with the right ear hearing loss linked to diabetes mellitus.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a duty-to-assist error. The Veteran's claims are being returned for an addendum opinion to address his contentions of in-service noise exposure from artillery fire.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for back condition, hearing loss, and tinnitus have been dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence regarding the presence of these conditions and their relationship to service. A new VA examination is required.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a headache disorder are being remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to military noise exposure, while his diabetes is not.

The Veteran's MDD is rated at 70% from June 12, 2020, and meets the criteria for a TDIU.,Bilateral hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable since November 30, 2009.