Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss, as it was granted in a December 2022 rating decision that encompassed bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for right ear hearing loss and low back disability has been reopened, with the claims being granted.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for left ear tinnitus is denied, as the Veteran's symptoms are fully contemplated by the current rating criteria.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss, left hand disability, and bilateral foot drop.

The Veteran's bilateral sensorineural hearing loss was rated at 20 percent on a schedular basis from November 27, 2006 to December 28, 2014. The Board found that the available schedular evaluation for his disability was adequate and did not present an exceptional or unusual picture.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for TDIU on an extraschedular basis from January 1, 2017 due to his service-connected disabilities. The AOJ is required to readjudicate the claims and determine whether an extraschedular TDIU and referral to the Director of Compensation Service are warranted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the earliest allowed effective date is January 15, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as his current hearing acuity does not meet the criteria for a higher disability evaluation.,The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for emphysema and asthma due to insufficient medical opinions based on the submitted evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current diagnosis and his active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing service treatment records and an inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's hearing loss. The AOJ is instructed to attempt to obtain any outstanding records, provide notice as required by law, and forward the file for a new VA examiner’s opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, low back disability, respiratory condition, sleep apnea, bilateral plantar fasciitis, migraines, and bilateral shin splints are all remanded for further examination and medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for respiratory, left ear hearing loss, and throat disabilities due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's TDIU is granted beginning on October 5, 2010, due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial disability ratings are being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence. The issues include allergic rhinitis, hypertension, GERD with Hepatitis A and B, left-ear hearing loss, high cholesterol, respiratory disabilities, liver disorder, and TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings and service connection was denied. The left shoulder disability is granted, but the right knee disabilities remain at a 20% rating.

The Veteran's initial rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board found that the evidence did not support assigning different percentage disability ratings during the period on appeal.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and granted service connection for a left knee disability. The appeal regarding the low back disability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection, exposure basis, and rating assignment.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disorder before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus for further development as requested in a previous remand.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds no evidence to warrant a higher rating based on the provided medical evidence.