Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss has been rated as non-compensable, and his left ear hearing loss has resulted in a combined rating of non-compensable. The Board denied an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss.,Service connection was granted for the Veteran's right hip condition based on evidence linking it to service. However, the claim for service connection for the right foot condition is remanded due to lack of examination documentation.

The Veteran's pleural plaques, hearing loss, and tinnitus have been granted a 100% disability rating. The claim for TDIU is dismissed as the Veteran's service-connected disabilities already meet this requirement. SMC based on aid and attendance has also been granted.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, and a respiratory disorder (asthma) as these conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran is granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which are currently considered service-connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate medical opinions provided in March 2023. Additional development is needed, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a qualified examiner.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss and PTSD, rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation as of September 21, 2015. The Board has remanded the issue for further development.

The Veteran's right-sided hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection. The case for left-sided hearing loss, left foot condition, and right foot condition is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension and bilateral hearing loss disability has been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability for VA purposes.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss. The examiner is asked to provide an opinion on whether it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's sensorineural hearing loss had its onset during service or is otherwise due to in-service noise exposure, including from working around helicopters and artillery. Additionally, the examiner should determine if the Veteran's hearing loss manifested to a compensable degree within one year of his separation from active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral hearing loss, and a skin disability (cellulitis and abscesses) due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hearing loss is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not currently have bilateral hearing loss for VA disability compensation purposes, and therefore denied his claim of service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided that service connection for tinnitus is granted. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety) are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations of tinnitus and earlier effective dates for both tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed. The appeal for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete audiometric test results and a need for a VA examiner's interpretation of graphical test results. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is being reviewed again.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than January 4, 2018 for tinnitus was denied. The earliest possible effective date is January 4, 2018.,The Veteran's petition to reopen his claims of service connection for a prostate condition and bilateral hearing loss were granted. His PFB claim remains remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated as noncompensable prior to October 25, 2015 and at a 10 percent rating thereafter. The claim for service connection for residuals of a mouth abscess was denied.,The Veteran's current dental condition is not considered a disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. However, these claims are still pending as they were remanded by the Board.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus must be remanded due to a lack of VA treatment records from before December 21, 2009. The AOJ is instructed to obtain all relevant VA treatment records.