Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's sarcoidosis claim was denied as the evidence did not support a finding of pulmonary involvement with persistent symptoms requiring chronic low dose or intermittent corticosteroids.,The Veteran's right ear hearing loss claim was also denied, as his average puretone threshold in both pre- and post-bronchodilator tests were below 45 decibels.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as there is no current diagnosis of hearing loss for VA purposes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right knee condition, bilateral hearing loss, residuals of right index finger fracture, and residuals of right great toe fracture due to insufficient evidence or need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial compensable rating for abdominal scar, post vagotomy; a rating in excess of 20 percent for residuals of duodenal ulcer, post vagotomy with irritable bowel syndrome; a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss; and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis. Additionally, the TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding the Veteran's allergic rhinitis during changing seasons.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right ear hearing loss and heart disease, as well as his claim for TDIU due to service-connected disability. The VA will obtain additional medical records and provide new opinions on these issues.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is denied.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a skin disability is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for high frequency sensorineural hearing loss prior to June 1, 2022 and from June 1, 2022 was denied as her symptoms did not warrant any higher ratings under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has dismissed all appeals as the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the RO not having considered all relevant medical records in their initial determination.

The Board has remanded the claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further medical evaluation.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and rating of the Veteran's hemorrhoids, dental disability, unspecified depressive disorder, and bilateral hearing loss. The issues are dismissed as the Appellant withdrew her appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of complete medical records from his active duty and National Guard service. The right-ear hearing loss claim is also remanded for correction of an inadequate VA examination report.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is rated as zero percent disabling due to the audiometric test results not warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for an adequate medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his condition.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current condition is due to noise exposure during his military service.

The Veteran's ED and sleep apnea have been granted service connection as secondary to his PTSD.,However, the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability has not met VA criteria for a current disability.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 60 percent for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's hearing acuity did not warrant such a higher rating based on the evidence from January 2021 to June 2022 VA examinations.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding hearing loss before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate examination and failure to obtain a private audiologic report.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is due to his in-service noise exposure and grants service connection for this condition.