Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as it is at least as likely as not related to his in-service stressor.,Bilateral hearing loss is denied as the evidence does not show a current disability meeting VA criteria.

The Board has remanded the claims for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete development.,Service connection is denied for left leg, left arm, and right eye vision disabilities as there is no credible evidence of their onset during service.

The Board has determined that the VA's duty to assist the Veteran was not fulfilled, and thus remanded the cases for further action. The issues of entitlement to a compensable evaluation for service-connected bilateral hearing loss, an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a service-connected right knee strain, and an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a service-connected left knee strain are now before the Board.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of March 19, 2010 for a 10% rating for sickle cell anemia with retinopathy was denied as there was no factually ascertainable increase in severity within the year preceding the March 19, 2010 claim.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of right and left lower extremity neuropathy were denied as they did not meet the criteria for a rating greater than 40% from July 21, 2016.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,There is no evidence of a current right foot disability or left foot disability that meets service connection requirements.,No current left knee disability has been established.,No current right hand disability has been established.,No current left hand disability has been established.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his service as an infantryman, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The bilateral hearing loss claim is remanded due to a lack of adequate medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss as there is no evidence of a current disability and the Veteran's assertions are not competent to establish such.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to unclear audiogram results and the need for additional VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of an increased rating for his ear disability, to include bilateral hearing loss, due to further development and examination being necessary.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability and that any noise exposure during service did not result in a hearing impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records, specifically the audiogram results from VA treatment. The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss will be reconsidered with these additional records.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the appellant's hearing impairment is fully contemplated by the schedular criteria and does not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient audiometric scores and the need for a new VA audiological examination. The Veteran's assertions about his hearing loss condition are also considered.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability for the period from November 20, 2013, to November 7, 2020. The claim of entitlement to a rating in excess of 20 percent for service-connected scoliosis is remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connection is established due to in-service noise exposure.,Prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type 2, and decreased vision in the left eye are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability, right knee disability, and right knee scar have been granted service connection. The TDIU issue is remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to lack of evidence linking his current hearing loss to his military service. The issue of service connection for a neurocognitive condition, including memory loss from heat stroke, is remanded as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding its onset and relationship to service.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and left glenohumeral joint arthritis, but has remanded the issue of service connection for Crohn's disease due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran is unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, including sleep apnea, PTSD, hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Board has granted total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated as zero percent since October 18, 2010. The Board has remanded the issue for further development and evaluation.