Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sarcoidosis, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic condition during or within one year after service. The Board also found that the Veteran's in-service symptoms did not relate to his later-diagnosed sarcoidosis.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate medical opinion regarding noise exposure during service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on all issues, including those for increased ratings and service connection. The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, which is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not rated as compensable, with the most probative evidence showing no significant impairment.,There is insufficient evidence to establish a current left eye disability related to service. The Veteran's ptosis began in 2006 and was not present during his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for status post right knee arthroscopy with residual osteoarthritis, acquired psychiatric disorder (adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood), and bilateral hearing loss have been granted. The claim for service connection for hepatitis C has been remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to additional evidence received after certification to the Board.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations for his musculoskeletal disabilities and hearing loss. The claims are also inextricably intertwined with the issue of service connection for left ear hearing loss.

The Board denied an extraschedular rating for bilateral hearing loss with auditory processing disorder, finding that the disability picture is adequately contemplated by the schedular criteria and does not meet the requirements for an extraschedular evaluation due to lack of marked interference with employment or frequent hospitalization.

The Board has remanded the claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss due to the lack of a VA audiogram in the file. The Veteran's service dates are from June 1973 to June 1995.

The Veteran's thoracic spine disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected low back disability.,Right ear hearing loss is granted and an effective date of September 5, 2000 (but not earlier) for the award of separate ratings for right knee postoperative scars is granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, leading to their dismissal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is not related to his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's combined service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education, skills, training, and work history.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as his bilateral hearing loss is manifested by no worse than Level II hearing in the right and left ears.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbosacral strain with DDD was remanded due to insufficient medical evidence linking bowel incontinence to his service-connected back disability.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated as Level III in the right ear and Level II in the left ear, resulting in a noncompensable disability rating. The Board denied a compensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current hearing disability is related to noise exposure during active duty.,Service connection was denied for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), as there is no credible evidence showing a TBI occurred during active duty or qualifying ACDUTRA/INACDUTRA service.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of evidence showing the presence of a disability for VA compensation purposes. The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot, low back, and left knee conditions are remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of records and an inadequate medical examination. The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is being reviewed again for service connection.

The Board has determined that the withholding of VA disability compensation benefits for training days in FY 2010, FY 2009, and FY 2008 was proper due to concurrent receipt of military pay. The appeals are denied.