Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during her active duty service. The decision is based on credible testimony regarding noise exposure in service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The case for hypertension is being remanded due to incomplete reasoning in a previous VA opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete VA examinations and failure to verify his reported stressors. The matter will be returned for further action.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, residuals of a vasectomy (ED), CTS of the left upper extremity, and CTS of the right upper extremity have all been granted. The Board found that there was sufficient evidence to support service connection in each case.

The Board has dismissed all the claims as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence in the VA examination. The Veteran's claims are reopened, but further evaluation is needed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for flat feet, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and MDD), bilateral hearing loss, and irritable colon syndrome has been granted. The case is remanded for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current disability is due to acknowledged in-service hazardous noise exposure.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability was evaluated as noncompensable throughout the appeal period, and the Board found that no higher rating could be assigned based on the evidence of record.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran is entitled to a new VA examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and TBI was denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability in either condition.,For the increased rating claim, the Veteran's lumbar spine disability is granted with an effective date of October 1, 2017, but subject to certain limitations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and multiple physical conditions, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from August 14, 2014 to April 5, 2018. The Board granted the TDIU claim based on these findings.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus had its onset during active service and continues to this day.,Service connection was denied for bilateral hearing loss disability. The Board found no evidence of a disease or injury related to hearing loss during active duty, and there is no nexus between current hearing loss and service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is denied. The claims of service connection for a low back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are granted.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The decision is based on the Veteran's reported in-service noise exposure and her current symptoms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea and bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran contends that his sleep apnea is secondary to PTSD, while his bilateral hearing loss is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The issues of entitlement to higher ratings for PTSD are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to in-service acoustic trauma.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss disability and chronic otitis media of the right ear, finding that both conditions are related to the Veteran's active military service.