Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with previous remand instructions and the need for an addendum VA medical opinion. The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is being reviewed again, including whether it was aggravated during service or related to his service-connected tinnitus.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including private treatment records and VA examinations. The issues of service connection for various conditions are being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's lung disability and bilateral hearing loss were denied. The Veteran was granted TDIU prior to March 27, 2013.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss due to insufficient evidence of a current disability and inability to assess etiology without speculation.

The Board has granted a 10 percent disability rating for bilateral hearing loss from May 4, 2016. Prior to that date, the Veteran's hearing acuity was rated as noncompensable.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's specific periods of service and outstanding treatment records. The VA will verify his service, obtain any available medical records, and provide a medical opinion on whether his death was related to military service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus type II, but dismissed the claim for insomnia. The claims for left ear hearing loss and hypertension are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between her current hearing loss and active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a low back disability have been remanded due to the failure of VA to provide proper notice and scheduling of VA examinations. The Board found that there has not been substantial compliance with prior Board remand instructions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, allergic rhinitis (claimed as allergies), asthma, sleep apnea, heart disability, kidney disability, and anemia due to new evidence received since the January 1995 rating decision. The issues of service connection are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal includes a claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of tinnitus. The AOJ must issue a Statement of the Case on this matter.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus were granted. The claim for left ear hearing loss is being remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his military service.,His right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss are not considered for VA purposes as they do not meet the criteria of a current disability.,The Veteran's back disability, bilateral knee strain, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, and left knee gout are found to be related to his military service.,However, due to conflicting evidence and opinions, the Veteran's right ear hearing loss is denied. The decision on this issue is remanded.

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 remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to an inadequate examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise regarding these conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the Veteran's private treatment records and to provide him with a VA examination for his bilateral hearing loss, ingrown toenails, heart condition, digestive disability (gastroenteritis), periodontal disease, liver condition, left lower extremity sciatica, major depressive disorder with insomnia and traumatic brain injury (TBI), DJD of the thoracolumbar spine, right hand DJD, allergic rhinitis, hypertension, residual scars of the right eyebrow, and residual scars of the left upper and forearm. The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for another VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed due to his withdrawal. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for a left shoulder condition.