Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to procedural errors in the reduction of his disability rating.,Service connection is still pending for digestive problems, headaches, and blurred vision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss prior to June 23, 2022 as there was no evidence of a hearing loss disability for VA purposes.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus have been dismissed due to his death prior to a final decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, type II, erectile dysfunction, and neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities have all been denied.,There is no evidence of a current disability in any of these conditions. The Board finds that the Veteran does not meet the threshold element required to establish service connection.

Service connection for a heart disorder, including hypertension, is granted.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a heart disorder other than hypertension remains denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his migraine headaches, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and facial numbness.

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

The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as new and material evidence was not submitted.,The claim for service connection for headaches, right knee disability, and tinnitus has been reopened and granted to the extent of these issues.,The claim for service connection for a respiratory disability (lung damage) is denied due to lack of current diagnosis or functional impairment.,A rating higher than 20 percent for degenerative arthritis of the spine is remanded as no VA examination was conducted in conjunction with this claim.,Service connection for PTSD is remanded as the incident basis for the claim has not been corroborated.,The claims for service connection for a right hand disability and right wrist disability are remanded due to lack of evidence linking these disabilities to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss, finding that his pre-existing hearing loss did not worsen during service and was not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and lower extremity condition are not service-connected.,The Veteran's brain tumor, macroadenoma (benign) is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability. The Board finds the Veteran does not have bilateral hearing loss for VA purposes.,Service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and right foot bone spur is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss but remanded the right ear hearing loss issue due to missing audiogram records and a need for further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, or diabetes mellitus Type II for VA purposes. The Veteran's service treatment records and VA treatment records do not document any complaints, treatment, or diagnoses of these conditions.,VA medical opinions provided in October 2021 did not address whether the Veteran's claimed diabetes mellitus was aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and TDIU due to incomplete development. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to assess his bilateral hearing loss, including any associated balance issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an ear disability, other than hearing loss and tinnitus, due to a lack of response to scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran is asked to provide evidence that his ear pain complaints constitute a separate disability from his service-connected hearing loss and/or tinnitus.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as the appellant died during the pendency of these claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and the need for a new VA examination. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is still being considered.

The Veteran's hearing loss has worsened since the last VA examination, and a remand is needed to assess its current severity.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,Service connection for residual neck surgical scars is granted.,Service connection for right foot disability is denied.,The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral eye disabilities (glaucoma, right eye cataract, left eye pseudophakia).

Your appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with this matter.