Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss as the Veteran did not have a current disability that meets VA's criteria for hearing loss, and there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between his in-service noise exposure and any current hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for tinnitus has been withdrawn.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of a disease or injury in service, and the claimant did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to noise exposure. The Board also found that the current hearing loss is less likely related to service.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was remanded as additional medical records are needed.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bronchitis, as well as the TDIU claim. The Veteran's hearing loss was not found to be present during service or at any time since service, while his bronchitis is considered a current disability that may have been caused by in-service exposure to fumes and dust.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and increased ratings have been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of all claims.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,Tinnitus was not shown during service and the weight of evidence does not support its onset or relationship to service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and right shoulder disability, as well as his TDIU claim due to service-connected disabilities. The reasons include failure to attend scheduled VA examinations and lack of sufficient information regarding current severity of the disabilities.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss, OSA, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, anosmia, and synovial cysts of the bilateral ring fingers are all found to have onset during his active duty service.,Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional consideration of new evidence, including VA examinations and treatment records.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for right and left ear hearing loss due to the need for additional development, including a VA audiometric examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of valid audiological testing results. The Veteran is encouraged to participate in an upcoming VA examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claims of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, so these cases are dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for a back disability, sleep apnea (secondary to service-connected bronchitis), bilateral hearing loss, and bronchitis. The Veteran's records from CHRISTUS Mother Frances in Tyler, Texas need to be obtained. An examination is needed for all issues.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence.,Service connection has been granted for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate medical nexus opinions. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling. The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for his hearing loss since March 14, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted.,Service connection has been established for allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, with the most recent VA examination showing Level I hearing acuity in both ears.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted based on the Veteran's reported onset during active duty and his credible lay statements.