Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability was denied a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to August 29, 2022 and a rating in excess of 50 percent thereafter.,The Veteran's PTSD was not addressed as it was not on appeal. He was granted TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's continuous symptoms since service meet the requirements for presumptive service connection under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303(b).

The Board has dismissed the appeals for restoration of a 100 percent rating for prostate cancer and TDIU prior to September 23, 2014, as well as service connection for depression, anxiety, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to lack of appeal after the Appellant withdrew her claims.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and PTSD rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU. Additionally, the Veteran was granted special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) due to his single disability rated as 100% and additional disabilities independently ratable at 60%. The decision is effective from the date of the grant of the TDIU.

The Veteran's central nervous system lymphoma, neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas (to include pancreas removal), and renal cell cancer are all granted service connection due to exposure to radiation and toxins during active service.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is also granted based on evidence showing a current disability with manifestations sufficient to identify the disease entity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to his in-service noise exposure and grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal by submitting an Appeals Satisfaction Notice in March 2023, indicating he wished to withdraw all remaining issues associated with this appeal. As a result, the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD warrants a rating of 70 percent.,The Veteran's endometriosis does not warrant a compensable rating.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's Morton's neuroma is remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's stage 3 kidney disease is remanded to determine its relationship to her prescribed medication.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and a compensable evaluation for left ear hearing loss have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to February 19, 2015 has also been denied.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including left foot pain, back disability, hearing loss, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and neurobehavioral effects related to chemical exposure. The claims for insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, migraines, right knee condition, left knee condition, PTSD, acquired psychiatric disorder, and alcohol abuse are remanded due to the need for further examination and evidence collection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased ratings, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence. Specifically, VA treatment records and private treatment records from Ministry Medical Group must be obtained, as well as new examinations for his anxiety disorder, hearing loss, and neuropathy.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss, low back disability, and bilateral shoulder disabilities have been granted. The claim to reopen service connection for a left arm disability is remanded.,Service connection has been established for hearing loss, low back disability, and bilateral shoulder disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to the absence of a current disability. The claims for tinnitus, low back condition, right knee condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss is remanded, as well as his claims for a higher rating for mood disorder and TDIU. The effective date of service connection for a mood disorder associated with bilateral hearing loss has been granted.

The Board has dismissed service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, and has remanded the issue of service connection for vertigo.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his diabetes mellitus, type II and peripheral neuropathy claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the Veteran's failure to attend a VA examination scheduled for his bilateral hearing loss. The claim will be evaluated on the merits using the evidence of record.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for left ear hearing loss was denied as the current severity of his condition does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for varicose veins in the left leg was also denied. The evidence did not establish that the condition manifested persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema, with or without intermittent ulceration.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus for further development, including obtaining a new VA medical opinion and obtaining treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss did not have onset in service, did not manifest within one year of separation, and is not otherwise etiologically related to his period of service. The evidence does not support a finding that the current hearing loss is related to military noise exposure.