Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has determined that there is not enough evidence to support a current hearing disability for VA purposes, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The low back disorder issue was remanded due to inadequate reasoning in the previous opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and unspecified back condition due to incomplete National Guard records and insufficient VA examination. The AOJ is required to provide the Georgia National Guard with the date of the Veteran's discharge from his National Guard service, request that the Veteran's National Guard records be located, obtain additional Hearing Loss and Tinnitus VA examination reports, issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC) considering these new evidence, and schedule a VA examination for the unspecified back condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for a new medical opinion considering studies cited by his representative and addressing his decrease in hearing from entrance to separation.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss was denied. Prior to February 2, 2023, the disability rating remained at noncompensable (0%). From February 2, 2023, a rating in excess of 10% is also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence or aggravation.

The Veteran withdrew from appeal all issues related to service connection for various disabilities and an increased rating, resulting in the dismissal of these appeals.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for low back and neck disorders were denied, but new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen these claims. Service connection is granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and MDD) was previously denied, but the appeal is granted as her symptoms are related to active-duty service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's right and left knee degenerative arthritis are granted as secondary to his service-connected right ankle disability.

The Board has granted a 20 percent disability rating for the service-connected bilateral hearing loss from September 23, 2012, to May 7, 2021.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or maintain any substantially gainful occupation, and thus grants his claim for a TDIU.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to receipt of new and material evidence. Service connection is granted for left ear hearing loss, but denied for right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran withdrew all his pending appeals before the Board, including hearings scheduled for him.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete examinations and inapplicable medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete medical records and the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is reopened due to new evidence relating the condition to service. The case is remanded for a VA examiner to provide an opinion on whether his current hearing loss disability is related to noise exposure during service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 30 percent effective April 5, 2019. The Veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a 100% evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, finding that it had its onset during his military service and is related to noise exposure in service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to conflicting evidence and inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's current hearing loss is being evaluated further.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the most persuasive evidence did not support a link between his current hearing loss and active military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for right ear hearing loss, bilateral shoulder disabilities, lumbar spine disability, neck disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran will need to undergo additional medical examinations and provide any necessary authorization for private records.