Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.,Service connection for tinnitus has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for bilateral hearing loss has been denied. The VA determined that the current assigned ratings are appropriate based on the objective audiometric test results.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss as of January 29, 2018, finding that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are inextricably intertwined with his claim for a rating increase for his back disability. Therefore, these issues have been remanded to allow for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability. The Veteran's left shoulder and left knee disabilities remain denied.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and disability ratings on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for TBI remains denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a current diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete compliance with previous directives and for further evidentiary development, including verifying the Veteran's periods of service and updating his address.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, and a lower and upper back condition have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals through his representative.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA medical opinions regarding the right ear hearing loss and its relationship to the service-connected left ear hearing loss.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the issues on appeal, including obtaining outstanding medical records and providing the Veteran with a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disorder other than hypertension and right ear hearing loss, finding no current disability or link to active service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected.,The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, to include degenerative changes and strain, is denied as not service-connected.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran's left hip disability is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment since May 31, 2016. The Board has granted a TDIU effective from that date.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss as there is no evidence of additional hearing loss from the May 2016 VA audio examination, and the Veteran failed to appear for a scheduled VA examination in May 2017.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has worsened since her last VA examination, and she is entitled to a new evaluation. The case is being remanded for further assessment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to her active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, COPD, and an acquired psychiatric disability have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for COPD but the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disability remains pending.

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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of adequate notice regarding scheduled VA examinations.