Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not result in total occupational and social impairment, resulting in a denial of a rating in excess of 70 percent. From May 16, 2019 to October 1, 2021, the issue of TDIU was moot as he had a maximum schedular rating (100%). From October 1, 2021 onwards, TDIU was denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and right ankle condition, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim regarding the reduction of his disability rating for bilateral hearing loss from 10 percent to noncompensable effective May 1, 2019. The AOJ needs to review this issue again and consider any new evidence.

The Veteran's tinnitus, right forearm disability, and disability of digits IV and V of the right hand are granted service connection. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and back disability are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to in-service noise exposure, as the Veteran's description of his post-service noise exposure is unclear. The VA needs to clarify this information and provide an addendum opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable throughout the appeal period, with no worse than a Level II hearing loss in each ear. The Board denied an initial compensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim is denied as he does not have a current disability for VA purposes.,Service connection is granted for the lumbar spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability. Service connection is also granted for the cervical spine disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss due to inadequate opinions provided in previous evaluations. The case is now before the Board again for further review.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss. The Veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral hearing loss, which he claims was caused by in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability has worsened, but the claim is remanded as he missed his scheduled VA examination due to hospitalization.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's hearing loss is at least as likely as not related to in-service exposure to hazardous noise.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD due to inadequate development of evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic low back strain. The cases of left knee condition and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 50 percent from July 12, 2019. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted prior to this date.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the auditory or speech recognition thresholds to be considered a disability under VA regulations at any time during the appeal period, and therefore his claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed. The appeal for a total disability individual unemployability (TDIU) from March 17, 2016 to August 13, 2021 has been granted.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his employability and functional impairment from his service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hearing loss and low back disability due to potential relevant SSA records not being obtained.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for a right thigh scar, service connection for hearing loss, sebaceous cyst, cold exposure residuals and a right thigh injury have been dismissed. Service connection for capillary hemangioma, right knee disorder and urinary disorder are denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.