Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and dizziness/vertigo due to incomplete records, need for clarification on speech discrimination testing, and the need for additional VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an initial compensable rating for hypertension due to incomplete development.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was found to be manifested by hearing acuity of no worse than Level II in the right ear and no worse than Level II in the left ear prior to November 20, 2018. From November 20, 2018, his bilateral hearing loss was manifested by hearing acuity of no worse than Level V in the right ear and no worse than Level VI in the left ear. The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for his bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and remanded the claims of mental disability and vision changes due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's claim is pending.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status has been denied as he does not meet the criteria due to his ability to go out when he wishes, lack of blindness or residence in a nursing home, and inability to require regular aid and assistance.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between his current hearing loss and his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for hearing loss and tinnitus as there was no proper notice of a VA examination sent to the Veteran's current address in Roseville, California.

The Veteran's skin disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and left shoulder disability have been granted service connection. The Veteran is awarded a non-compensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss and the claim for an increased rating for his left shoulder disability remains pending.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The case is being remanded for a VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an error in a previous medical opinion, and a new one must be provided.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss disability of the right ear, finding that there is no evidence to support a finding of aggravation beyond its natural progression during any period of service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and right ear tinnitus are remanded for further evaluation due to inadequate previous VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's vertigo is secondary to his service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus. The examiner needs to provide a more detailed opinion on this issue.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that his current hearing loss did not manifest in service or within one year thereafter and is not otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be at least as likely as not related to his in-service noise exposure, resulting in service connection for these conditions.

The Board has found that additional development is needed to ensure the Veteran's SSA records are obtained, as these records may contain information relating to his disabilities on appeal.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss should be remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and need for further examination.