Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as due to herbicide exposure under the PACT Act. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that more evidence is needed to decide these cases.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep apnea have been denied. The Board has also found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for these conditions.,Additionally, several of the Veteran's existing disabilities are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus was granted. Service connection for PTSD was also granted. The reduction in ratings for knee instability and patellofemoral syndrome of the knees was found to be improper, and the prior 10% ratings were restored.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to anxiety disorder, hypertension, and other disabilities.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to April 26, 2018, for service connection for PTSD was denied as the May 2015 rating decision became final and no new evidence was submitted within one year of that decision.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating (in excess of zero percent) for bilateral hearing loss was also denied due to lack of new evidence submitted within one year of April 26, 2018.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of VA examinations and requests for a medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to ensure that due process is followed and a complete record is available. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar strain, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to outstanding treatment records from the Veteran's employment with a commercial airline (1977-1987) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (1987-2014).

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss as it did not meet the criteria of being causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during service and did not manifest within one year of separation from active duty.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to incomplete employment and income information provided by the Veteran. The Board requests clarification on his employment history and earnings since June 30, 2010.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior remand directives, specifically regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss. The claim is being returned for further development and an addendum opinion from a clinician.

The Veteran's appeal for right ear hearing loss was denied as he does not have a current disability.,Left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's children are not eligible for accrued benefits as the appellant is not a valid claimant due to her age and status.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hearing loss claim should be remanded for further examination and consideration.

The Board has determined that the appeals for service connection for bilateral ankle disability, vision disability, hearing loss, and initial compensable rating for hypertension are timely. The claims will be remanded to further adjudicate these issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete audiogram records and a need for a new VA examination. The special monthly compensation issue is not addressed in this decision as it would deprive the Veteran of certain appellate rights.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no current disability as defined by VA regulations.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim is denied as there is no evidence of a hearing loss disability for VA purposes during his active service or within one year after separation. The hypertension and erectile dysfunction claims are remanded to obtain medical records and provide the Veteran with a VA examination.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, seizure disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea. The cervical spine disability is being remanded.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's claimed conditions due to lack of evidence supporting a current disability or a link to service.