Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a compensable disability rating for right ear hearing loss, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened, but the claims are still pending as they were remanded due to need for additional examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to incomplete treatment records, invalid test results from a previous VA examination, and new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a bilateral hip disorder and bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient examination findings and opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the schedular criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to July 6, 2011. The Board found that the Veteran was capable of securing and following substantially gainful employment due to his history, education, skill, and previous work experience.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran is currently receiving a 0 percent disability rating for this condition, and further examination is needed to determine if he should receive a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with major depressive disorder and obstructive sleep apnea, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since January 18, 2022.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, specifically whether it is related to service or noise exposure.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding service connection for tinnitus as there is no longer a case or controversy. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim was granted, with all reasonable doubt resolved in his favor. Service connection for left knee and left eye disabilities are remanded due to insufficient VA opinions.

The Veteran's tinnitus claim is granted. The diabetes mellitus type II claim has been withdrawn from appeal.,The acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as major depressive disorder) and bilateral knee and leg disorder claims are remanded for further examination and opinion.,The bilateral hearing loss claim is also remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to incomplete audiogram records and inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's skin cancer treatment.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection due to military noise exposure during active duty.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied because the evidence does not support a finding that it was incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's heart disability is granted as service-connected. The spine and right ear hearing loss claims are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral eye disorder is denied as it is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during service.,An initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied as the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, PTSD, and insomnia have been granted.,Service connection is established for tinnitus and PTSD. Insomnia remains denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, mini tumors, and a throat condition due to potential exposure to environmental hazards during service. The claims are being returned for further development including obtaining additional medical opinions and records.

The Board has found that further development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of bilateral hearing loss and bilateral hip conditions, as the medical opinions provided are inadequate. The Veteran will need to undergo new VA examinations to address these issues.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been reopened. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition due to the duration since his last examination and his report of worsening.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable throughout the appeal period. The Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.,For PTSD, the Veteran's symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. He has been rated at 70 percent for this period.