Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss from October 14, 2014 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating as it equated to at worst Level I hearing loss in the right ear and Level II hearing loss in the left ear.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, finding that his hearing acuity is no worse than Level I bilaterally.

The Board has remanded the cases of hearing loss and tinnitus for further development due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for right shoulder, left shoulder, right elbow, and left elbow disabilities. However, it granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his bilateral hearing loss disability prior to October 24, 2019 was denied as the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his bilateral hearing loss disability from October 24, 2019 onwards was also denied as the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but has remanded the issue of service connection for a respiratory condition, to include asbestosis.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been granted service connection, but the appeal is for an increased rating. The Board finds that new evidence shows a worsening of his hearing loss and remands to obtain updated VA treatment records and schedule him for an examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development and a new medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left ear hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the VA medical examination provided in connection with the Veteran's claims for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss is inadequate. The Veteran's service records show a shift in his audiological test results between his entrance and exit examinations, which the examiner did not address. Therefore, the Board has decided to remand these issues for further evaluation.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, COPD, sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to new and material evidence. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to his failure to appear for VA examinations. The Board found that the evidence does not support a current diagnosis of tinea pedis, and there is insufficient medical evidence linking any right foot disability or hearing loss to service.

The Board has granted a 50% initial rating for PTSD, effective April 3, 2019. Other claims remain in appellate status.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the issue of bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, cervical neck disorder, and left ear hearing loss due to incomplete factual records and need for additional opinions.

The Board has found that the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) did not substantially comply with prior remand directives and has ordered further development for an opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and tinnitus has been granted. The remaining issues are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's tinnitus is aggravating his hearing loss disability, and he has requested a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The case must be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to February 16, 2022 was denied as his hearing loss did not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating. A subsequent increased rating of 40 percent from February 16, 2022 is also denied.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and an undiagnosed illness (claimed as fatigue). The Veteran's bilateral hand disability other than the right little finger contusion mallet finger is also remanded. Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the bilateral shoulders remains in dispute.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied due to lack of current diagnosis meeting VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service, while the evidence is against finding that COPD began during service or is otherwise related to service.,The claim for service connection for skin cancer remains pending.