Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, non-allergic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability (anxiety) is remanded due to the Veteran's testimony at his hearing. The claim for GERD is also remanded as another VA examination is needed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that it is related to noise exposure during his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating higher than 20 percent for his right foot condition is dismissed. The request to reopen the claim for service connection for a bilateral shoulder disability is granted, and the issues of service connection for left shoulder, cervical spine, bilateral hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disorder (acquired psychiatric disability), and right knee disabilities are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting bilateral hearing loss did not worsen during service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, respiratory disability (chronic sore throat and sinusitis), right knee disability, left knee disability, PTSD, and depression due to inadequate VA examination reports.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for headaches has been withdrawn. The Veteran's deviated septum is granted as secondary to her service-connected allergic rhinitis. Other issues are remanded due to lack of evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU. The issue of SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance is remanded.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his service-connected conditions and his pulmonary embolism.

The Veteran's hearing loss is found to be related to noise exposure during military service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has dismissed all the issues related to service connection for various conditions, as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and effective dates have been dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran did not file a claim prior to March 30, 2018, for his lumbar spine disability and left lower extremity radiculopathy.,The claims of service connection for headaches, diabetes mellitus, right foot disabilities, left foot disabilities, right knee disabilities, and left knee disabilities are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss may be service-connected, but the evidence is in balance. The case is being remanded to obtain a new VA examination for both conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction for consideration of additional evidence. His claims for service connection and increased ratings are pending.

The Veteran's tinnitus and hernia have been granted service connection. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and lumbar spine disability are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to potential conflicts in evidence and the need for further examination.

The Board has found that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to missing private medical records and a need for VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and bilateral hearing loss have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since July 11, 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is being remanded for further evaluation due to potential worsening of symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to address his contentions of noise exposure and family noticing hearing loss within one year of discharge.