Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for OSA, remanded issues regarding fungal condition of the toe (aggravation), allergic rhinitis, and left ear hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is etiologically related to noise exposure during active service, and therefore grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied both claims as there is no evidence of a nexus between the current disabilities and active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for left ear hearing loss due to a lack of evidence attributing his current hearing loss to service, specifically noise exposure during military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no credible evidence to support a link between his current hearing loss and his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability, finding that there was no causal relationship between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot arthritis, diabetes mellitus type 2 (DMII), a left eye disability secondary to DMII, and polyneuropathy of bilateral feet are being remanded.,An effective date earlier than November 14, 2011, is sought for the grant of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for left thumb cut and infection, bilateral eye disorder, and nose disorder (broken nose) have been dismissed without prejudice. The nose disorder has been granted service connection.,Claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right ankle disorder, and hypertension are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's right ear hearing loss, including whether it is related to service or secondary to his service-connected left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss may have worsened since the last examination, and a new VA examination is needed to determine its current severity.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative, and the Board is dismissing all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is remanded for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including scheduling an updated psychiatric examination for PTSD and assessing the Veteran's ability to care for daily needs due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his hearing loss to the Under Secretary for Benefits or to the Director of the Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration. The issue will be adjudicated on this basis.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected. The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral knee, neck, and left shoulder conditions due to incomplete medical opinions and outstanding private treatment records.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 50% since November 9, 2020. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for clarification on whether dementia is a symptom or separate diagnosis related to PTSD and its impact on the need for regular aid and attendance. The Veteran's SMC rate may be affected by this determination.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss should be remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of his condition.

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

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability, but remanded the other issues due to insufficient evidence.