Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claim for an extraschedular rating for bilateral hearing loss from September 16, 1981 to June 13, 2002 due to marked interference with employment.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection, while the claims for back disability and bilateral hearing loss were denied. The right eye disability claim is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral eye disability (other than left eye pterygium) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service, despite the Veteran's assertions of noise exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a bilateral shoulder disability, back disability, and bilateral hearing loss due to conflicting evidence of record and need for further medical examination.

The appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss is dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and recurrent tinnitus are granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that there is a link between his current conditions and exposure to noise during military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented them from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU rating.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, and tinea pedis due to new evidence received since the last final denial. The Veteran's symptoms have been linked to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for low back disability, bilateral hearing loss, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and bilateral diabetic retinopathy. The claims for type 2 diabetes mellitus and bilateral diabetic retinopathy are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current ulcer, vertigo, or tinnitus disability. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.,For the lower back, sinusitis, and vision disability (lazy eye) issues, VA examinations are needed to determine their etiology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss disability is service-connected as it was incurred during active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of clarity regarding the September 2017 private audiometric examination and whether it used the Maryland CNC speech test. The Veteran is asked to provide new authorizations for these records.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to September 21, 2021 did not result in significant occupational and social impairment.,For the period beginning September 21, 2021, the Veteran's PTSD symptoms have not resulted in deficiencies in most areas such as work or family relations.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's dizziness and imbalance, which is currently considered a secondary issue to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and tension headaches.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss was granted, and service connection for left ear hearing loss is also granted. The appeal for an initial increased rating for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus have been granted. The claim for secondary service connection for sleep apnea is remanded.,The Board found the VA examinations insufficient to determine whether the Veteran's sleep apnea was aggravated by his service-connected bipolar disorder or obesity, as there were no adequate opinions provided.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability, which may be related to in-service ear pathology including otitis externa and recurrent ear infections. The current claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability has been rated as noncompensable due to not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating based on his audiometric test results.

The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss, heart condition, headaches, memory loss, respiratory condition, liver condition, muscle pain, and joint pain. The decision also remanded several other issues.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss was remanded due to discrepancies in audiometry results. Another remand is needed to address these issues and provide an updated evaluation of his condition.