Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as his audiometric test results did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable rating criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus disability, finding that there is at least a balance of evidence in favor of this claim.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service due to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities have been reopened. Service connection is granted for both conditions.

Service connection is granted for a brain condition (other than already service-connected epilepsy) and reopening of service connection for a low back disability. Other claims are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of bilateral hearing loss as there is no current evidence showing a disability.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted, effective from the date of the decision.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,Service connection for chronic allergic rhinitis is granted, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to the lack of evidence showing a current disability. The Veteran's low back, upper extremity neuropathy, ankle, knee, and lower leg disabilities are remanded for further examination.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension as there is no evidence of a current disability, in-service incurrence or continuity of symptomatology since service. The Veteran's claims are based on direct service connection.

The appeal of hearing loss and tinnitus service connection claims are dismissed. The heart disorder, left shoulder rotator cuff tear, right shoulder rotator cuff tear, carpal tunnel syndrome of the left upper extremity, and carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity issues have been remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has worsened, and the Board is remanding the case to obtain updated VA treatment records and a new audiological evaluation.

Service connection is granted for ischemic heart disease, diabetes, prostate cancer, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss due to exposure to herbicides in service.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded as it is dependent on the rating decisions for his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for a new VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's left ankle disability. The issues include seeking a higher rating for the left ankle disability and service connection for right ear hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the claims for left shoulder, bilateral knee, lumbar spine, and PTSD disabilities due to incomplete records. The claim for service connection of bilateral hearing loss is also remanded.

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

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to address the Veteran's claims of service connection for abdominal nerve damage and/or painful scars associated with in-service abdominal surgery. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran was exposed to noise in service and worksite exposure is also considered, but a new addendum opinion is needed to address recent studies.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination of the Veteran's hearing loss, as attempts have been made but not successful in obtaining an adequate examination. The examiner is requested to determine if there is current hearing loss disability and whether it is at least as likely as not related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus has been remanded. The claim for PTSD remains pending.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a ruptured right ear drum, right and left ear hearing loss, and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are denied. The Board has remanded the service connection claims for right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide exposure.,Service connection for right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.