Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claims of service connection for coronary artery disease, sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been reopened. After resolving all doubt in his favor, the Board finds that he has a current disability related to his service and grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and right knee disorder have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection has been granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The right knee disorder claim is being remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is presumed to be related to service exposure. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and vertigo are remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's child, the appellant, was not considered a 'child' for VA purposes and did not pay for all or part of his last sickness and burial. Therefore, he is denied accrued benefits.

The Board has determined that the VA's development was insufficient and remands the case for further action, including obtaining a VA medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is secondary to his service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected.,Service connection for right ear hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's hearing loss is being remanded for further examination and evaluation to determine its onset during service or if it is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that his current hearing disability is causally related to acoustic trauma during his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected.,Service connection for low back disability and radiculopathy of the lower extremities are denied.,Bilateral hearing loss is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases due to missing VA treatment records and the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance/housebound status is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence indicating worsening of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss since his last VA examination in August 2019. The Veteran is required to undergo a new VA audiology examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has dismissed all claims for service connection and related issues due to the appellant's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for generalized arthritis of multiple joints, sleep apnea, and a bilateral hearing loss disability due to inadequate etiology opinions. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease from September 6, 2011 to October 3, 2011 has been found to have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's hearing loss was rated at a 10 percent rating from April 20, 2015 to August 25, 2016 and denied for any higher ratings thereafter.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence of a significant threshold shift from entrance to separation and that the VA examiners' opinions are adequate. The Veteran's contentions were addressed, but there are no competing positive nexus opinions of record.

The Board has remanded the cases of insomnia, bilateral hearing loss, and hypertension for further development and consideration.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of hearing loss and has remanded it for further examination.