Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as his current disability level does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and remanded for further evaluation of bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's hearing loss and psychiatric disorder claims are remanded for further development. The decision on hearing loss is to deny a compensable rating, while the psychiatric disorder claim requires additional evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to an error in a previous decision. The case is now before the VA examiner for further review.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused an inability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to May 11, 2017. The Board found that the evidence showed he was unable to work due to his lumbar spine degenerative arthritis and other conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss rating is being remanded due to the need for updated VA examination and missing private treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his periods of active-duty service.,Service connection is also granted for OSA, with a remand required due to inadequate medical opinion addressing whether the condition was first diagnosed after service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's left ear hearing loss is related to his active service or caused by military service, considering his conceded noise exposure and herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as his hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss has been evaluated as noncompensable since June 8, 2016. The Board found that the evidence did not show a compensable rating for his hearing acuity.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as secondary to left ear hearing loss. Bilateral hearing loss is considered established due to in-service noise exposure, while the tinnitus is linked to the Veteran's history of otosclerosis surgery following his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases of Meniere's disease and vertigo, as well as bilateral hearing loss disability for further development. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions based on in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable disability rating prior to January 10, 2023, and a rating in excess of 10 percent disabling therefrom is being remanded due to the need for additional development. Specifically, VA treatment records related to his bilateral hearing loss are required.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as they need further medical opinions regarding service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to his military service. The examiner needs to review the medical records and consider the possibility of delayed onset hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss prior to December 19, 2022, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating higher than 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeals.

The Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and right-ear hearing loss have been withdrawn. The Veteran's IBS claim has been granted, as well as his tinnitus claim. His GERD claim is pending and will be remanded.,The Veteran's IBS was found to be service-connected due to his military service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. His tinnitus was also found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not service-connected as there was no evidence of a current disability during the appeal period.,Service connection for tinnitus has been granted, with the opinion that it is less likely than not related to in-service noise exposure. The Veteran reported experiencing constant ringing in his ears since 1990 and provided credible statements supporting this claim.,The pre-existing bilateral pes planus was aggravated by service as evidenced by worsening symptoms during service.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his active duty service and acoustic trauma experienced during service.