Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including cold injury residuals and PTSD, resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance due to physical limitations.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with your claims as they are no longer valid.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral acoustic trauma residuals of pain as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied, and the issue of TDIU is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current disability meeting the definition of a VA compensation disability.,The Veteran's foot condition, diagnosed as left foot plantar wart, and back condition are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.,The Veteran's migraines (claimed as secondary to TBI) and cysts are also remanded for further evaluation.,No service connection is granted for any of the conditions.

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

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that it is related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's initial claim for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was denied as his hearing acuity has been manifested by Level I in each ear, which corresponds to a 0 percent disability rating.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased rating and service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, bilateral knee disability, low back disability, and sinus/allergic rhinitis. The appeal for left ankle disability is remanded, as are those for bilateral knee disability and low back disability. The appeal for sinus/allergic rhinitis is also remanded.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, insomnia, and PFB has been dismissed as the Appellant withdrew these claims.,Service connection for a right shoulder disorder is denied. The Veteran did not have a current right shoulder disorder that was etiologically related to his active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, finding insufficient evidence to substantiate a reasonable possibility that he is unemployable.

The Board has decided that service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied, and the claim for degenerative arthritis, thoracolumbar spine with spondylolisthesis is remanded due to outstanding private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to a factual error in a previous VA examination and the need for a new VA audiological examination to determine if the Veteran's right ear hearing loss is related to service, including noise exposure or injuries during service.

The Veteran's service-connected back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus disabilities have precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to November 5, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of a disability that meets the criteria for a hearing loss disability in accordance with VA standards.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus has also been denied, as his tinnitus already receives the maximum schedular rating available under VA regulations.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated as Level II in the right ear and Level I in the left ear, resulting in a noncompensable rating. The Board denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities make it impossible for him to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus granting his claim for TDIU.

The Board has granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to January 28, 2011, due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability. The case is remanded to determine if his respiratory disorder, including due to TERA exposure, is related to service.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been denied as there is no evidence of a formal or informal claim prior to July 25, 2017.,The Veteran's initial compensable rating claim for bilateral hearing loss has also been remanded due to the need for additional examination and evaluation.

The Board has found that further development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including erectile dysfunction, hypertension, thyroid condition, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, and bilateral hearing loss. The case is being remanded to ensure compliance with prior instructions.