Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable (0%) due to the average decibel loss in the right ear being 35, which corresponds to Level I hearing. The Board found that this level of hearing does not warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination to address the nature and etiology of his BPPV and labyrinth disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and TBI residuals have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disability and a left ear hearing loss disability, finding no current disabilities or evidence of in-service incurrence.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations, service connection, and TDIU due to incomplete development of evidence. The claims are being returned for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms from May 26, 2010 to October 23, 2017 resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD during this period.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the appellant did not have a current disability or evidence of in-service injury. The right ear hearing loss was noted at enlistment but no significant progression occurred during service. Tinnitus is believed to have started after separation from National Guard.

The Board has found that the Veteran's non-compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss does not account for the impact of his tinnitus, and thus a remand is required to address this issue.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and conducting a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

Service connection for PTSD and left ear hearing loss has been granted.,The remaining issues of service connection have been remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current hearing impairment and his military service or service-connected tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional evidence and providing a VA examination to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for dental condition, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his skin disability, service connection for hearing loss, and service connection for a bilateral foot rash have been dismissed as he has withdrawn them.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss prior to December 13, 2019 and thereafter in excess of 10 percent was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating at any point.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to in-service noise exposure.,A 60 percent rating for left hand injury residuals, index, middle, ring and little fingers from October 6, 2014 to June 8, 2021 is granted. A higher rating since June 9, 2021 is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right sesamoid bone fracture residuals, and right inguinal hernia are remanded due to insufficient evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship between service and these conditions. The AOJ is instructed to obtain all relevant medical records and schedule the Veteran for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for service connection on all listed conditions before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has granted a temporary total rating for MDD, but dismissed the appeal. The Veteran's right ankle and tinnitus claims are remanded due to missing SSA records.