Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to in-service noise exposure.,Service connection was established based on continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits were granted effective August 8, 2001.,Both awards are based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined there was a procedural defect regarding the filing of the wrong form and is dismissing the issue under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) system. The Veteran must be provided with a Statement of the Case (SOC) to perfect an appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss from July 8, 2020 to May 30, 2022, and a rating in excess of 20 percent from May 31, 2022, is denied. The most probative evidence shows that the Veteran's hearing acuity did not warrant these ratings during the appeal period.

The Veteran's appeal to restore a 70% evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed due to a procedural defect in how the appeal was filed and docketed under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA).

The appeal for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus is dismissed as the Veteran's claim has already been granted. The appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are granted as service connected.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss should be remanded due to inadequate examination and failure to consider relevant evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss had its onset during service due to exposure to hazardous noise, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The claims must be addressed again with proper medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further evaluation due to inadequate examination reports and missing SSA records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's right ear hearing loss and his time in service. The Veteran will need a new examination to determine if his current condition is related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service exposure to acoustic trauma.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate development and lack of substantial compliance with previous directives.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate rationale in previous medical opinions regarding service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a bilateral eye disability. The Veteran's claims are not related to exposure to ionizing radiation or noise, but his tinnitus is service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted.,Service connection was denied for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, extraschedular rating for bilateral hearing loss, and TDIU due to issues with the adequacy of previous examinations and treatment records. The Veteran is also requested to provide updated VA treatment records and complete a VA Form 21-8940.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased rating have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and IBS, prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.