Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss has worsened, and he needs a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The claim for PTSD was reopened, but not granted.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for porphyria cutanea tarda and bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for additional examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in a December 2019 VA audiological examination, and the need for further medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss has worsened since the last examination, and he should be scheduled for a VA examination to assess its current severity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss, which was noted upon entry to service, did not increase in severity during service and is therefore not service-connected.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and low back disability, finding that there was not sufficient evidence to establish a nexus between these conditions and his active service.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability and remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable due to the audiometric test results showing no worse than Level III in both ears, which corresponds to a zero percent disability rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence showing a link between his in-service noise exposure and current hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was denied. The claims for service connection for a lung disorder (COPD), sleep apnea, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including consideration of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The Board finds that the issue of TDIU is part and parcel of a higher rating when raised by the record.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including traumatic brain injury, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, lung disability (COPD), hypertension, erectile dysfunction, back disability, hip disabilities, and foot disabilities. The cause of death is also under review.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for mycotic nails, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to incomplete records from his Reserve service. The AOJ is instructed to make additional efforts to obtain these records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claim before the Board made a decision.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied because there is no evidence of hearing loss disability in service, within one year of separation from service, or related to service. The Veteran's current hearing loss is not considered to be at least likely related to service.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is denied as the evidence does not support finding that his PTSD more nearly approximates total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but these issues are being remanded to the AOJ for further consideration as they were not addressed in the previous rating decisions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and heart murmur have been denied. The Board has found that the weight of the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service. His current right foot deformity is remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for a new VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, which may be related to service despite his claims of minimal post-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for right ear hearing loss due to service exposure, as there are conflicting opinions regarding delayed-onset hearing loss and the need for a new VA medical opinion.