Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. However, the bilateral hearing loss claim requires further examination as the VA examiner did not consider the Veteran's in-service noise exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a bilateral eye condition, a left shoulder condition, a left arm condition, a bilateral hip condition, vertigo, and kidney stones. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss has been denied.,Effective dates prior to October 2, 2015, are being remanded for the grants of service connection for peripheral neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in both upper extremities.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and asthma are remanded due to incomplete service records and the need for medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral knee disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and cardiac disability due to insufficient evidence in the record regarding their etiology. The VA is directed to obtain all of the Veteran's service treatment records related to his National Guard active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA service, schedule him for VA examinations to address the nature and etiology of these conditions, and readjudicate the claims based on the evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is due to noise exposure during active-duty service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for kidney disorder, bilateral hearing loss, bilateral eye disorder, and prostate cancer due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's initial claim for service-connected bilateral hearing loss prior to February 22, 2018 was denied as he did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examination, and the Veteran is required to undergo a new VA audiological examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began in service and are related to noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is etiologically related to in-service acoustic trauma and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been granted a 30 percent rating, effective from December 5, 2022. Service connection for acoustic neuroma in the ears is remanded.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. The application to reopen the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.,The Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted, raising a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims of entitlement to service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, MDD, and other specified anxiety disorders.,Service connection is denied for bilateral pes planus (flat foot), left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the Veteran to undergo VA examinations and obtain additional records in order to properly adjudicate his claims of service connection for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, right shoulder disorder, and bilateral knee disorder.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all issues related to the initial ratings and service connection claims. The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with the audiometric test results and a need for an addendum VA opinion regarding the combined effect of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities on his ability to engage in full-time employment. The claim will be reconsidered after these actions are completed.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the issues on appeal, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with VA examinations for his bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left arm/shoulder conditions, and ankle conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and dysthymia) due to inadequate VA examination opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions. The AOJ is instructed to obtain records from federal agencies and provide notice on personal assault stressors.