Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's previously denied claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened. Service connection is granted for left ear hearing loss, but the issue of higher evaluation for cervical spine degenerative arthritis remains remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected, but his bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss due to new and material evidence, but the case is remanded for further development including a medical opinion on etiology.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran died before a decision was made, and the case will be reactivated once the AOJ makes an initial substitution eligibility determination.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss as there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate examination in the previous VA examination. The Veteran's service connection for these conditions is being remanded for a new examination.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of fractures of the third and fourth metatarsals of the right foot is granted, with a 10% rating effective from May 5, 2020.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss (right ear) is granted. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss (left ear) is denied.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to concerns about the severity of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, requiring an additional VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, upper back condition, left knee condition, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss.,There is no evidence of a direct relationship between any of these conditions and military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, a low back disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to procedural errors in obtaining medical opinions and treatment records.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus. The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have begun during or be related to military service.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is granted as service-connected. The Veteran's bladder cancer claim is remanded for further development.

The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for award of a TDIU, and his service-connected disabilities preclude substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, tinnitus, right ear hearing loss, and allergic rhinitis have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation during the period on appeal.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are not service-connected as they do not have a link to in-service noise exposure.,PTSD, sleep problems, and a skin rash were not diagnosed or linked to service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and left ear hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current hearing loss is due to in-service acoustic trauma.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as related to herbicide exposure in Thailand. Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are denied due to lack of service connection evidence. Service connection for a heart condition, specifically an aneurysm, is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and an inadequate VA opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed because the appellant has died and the AOJ has not made an initial substitution eligibility determination.

The Board has remanded the cases due to a lack of adequate opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hearing loss condition existed prior to service and if it was aggravated by service.