Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's application to reopen the previously denied claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The claims for increased ratings for chorioretinal scarring with mild traumatic cataract and visually significant floaters [of the right eye] prior to November 21, 2019 and from November 21, 2019 were also denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as it is at least as likely as not related to his service.,The Veteran's right ankle disability is granted as it is at least as likely as not related to his service.,The Veteran's bilateral athlete's foot is granted as it is at least as likely as not related to his service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is rated noncompensable under Diagnostic Code 6100, and the Board finds that a compensable disability rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitated the aid and attendance of another, leading to a grant of SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's service-connected tinnitus, varicose veins, and bilateral hearing loss are all granted. However, the initial evaluation for his bilateral hearing loss remains at zero percent.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied.,Service connection for tinnitus was also denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his service-connected conditions, including hypertension and hearing loss. The issues of service connection are not addressed as the appeal is currently in a remanded status.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and its relation to service. The case will be reviewed after obtaining a new opinion from an appropriate VA clinician.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for tinnitus is denied, and his claim for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated as 10 percent disabling since service connection was initially granted in December 2013. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any portion of the time on appeal.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him housebound.

The Veteran's appeal for higher initial ratings for tinnitus and hearing loss has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Veteran's service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and right ear hearing loss have been reopened. Service connection for right ear hearing loss has been granted with a 20% rating. The lumbar spine disability is rated at 20%, while the left ankle disability is rated at 10%. Other issues are remanded.

The Board dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's death, as they do not survive his death.

The Board has found the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss to be related to his military service, specifically his role as an aircraft mechanic. However, due to the Veteran's incarceration and inability to attend a medical examination, the case is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss and back disability, finding that the evidence did not support a causal relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of records and the need for additional information from the Veteran regarding his employment, education, and specialized training history. The TDIU claim will be reconsidered based on the updated evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and low back disability due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable throughout the appeal period, and the Board finds that his condition does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's Rating Schedule.