Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with Barrett's esophagus are remanded due to the need for new examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there is insufficient evidence regarding their etiology due to unreliable test results from a previous VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, right temporal arteritis, and rheumatoid arthritis due to incomplete development of records. The Veteran's service connection claims will be reconsidered after obtaining all relevant medical records.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied as his hearing acuity has been manifested by Level I in both ears, which corresponds to a noncompensable disability rating.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss prior to September 23, 2022 has been denied.,The Veteran's initial rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss since September 23, 2022 has also been denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's eye condition and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is rated at zero percent, as the evidence does not support a compensable rating.,The Veteran's left shoulder subacromial bursitis is currently rated at twenty percent. The Board has remanded this issue for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for hearing loss and respiratory disorder due to lack of evidence showing current disability.,The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is remanded as the stressor verification process needs to be completed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete medical records and the need for further examinations. The claims will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Board denied increased ratings for radiculopathy of the lower extremities and spondylolysis, but granted service connection for hearing loss in the left ear. The effective date remains unchanged.

The Board has denied service connection for interstitial lung disease and remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss. The Board granted a 20 percent rating for residuals of cold weather injury, right hand and a 20 percent rating for residuals of cold weather injury, left hand.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right hip disability and bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate opinions on service connection. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his right hip disability, which he contends began during service or was aggravated by a pre-existing right ankle disability. For his bilateral hearing loss, he contends it is related to noise exposure in service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as the evidence did not show that these conditions began during or were caused by active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for updated VA audiologic examination results and to address the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of bilateral hearing loss due to inconsistencies in audiometric results. The Veteran's claim will be re-adjudicated after further examination.

The Board denied service connection for back disorder, nerve pain in feet, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus as the evidence did not support a direct link to service or any presumptive conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 17 are remanded due to outstanding SSA records that may be pertinent to his claims.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issues of service connection for right carpal tunnel syndrome and left carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a VA examination for his cardiovascular disorder. The examiner will determine if the Veteran's current CV disorder is at least as likely as not related to service.