Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for dupuytren's contracture, right hand and left hand, as well as s/p orchiectomy of the left testicle, were denied. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran did not have these conditions during or within one year after service discharge. The evidence also showed no nexus between current symptoms and in-service noise exposure.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss for VA purposes and therefore denied his claim. The issue of service connection for tinnitus is remanded as it was not fully addressed in the previous decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and right eye anterior stromal scar were denied as the Veteran failed to report for VA examinations, which resulted in insufficient evidence to determine the current severity of his conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and TBI, finding that there is no current disability in either condition to support a grant of service connection.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but the evidence does not support a finding that his current hearing loss disability is related to his military service.,The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD), but the VA examiner found no evidence of such condition during or after service and opined it was more likely due to post-service stressors.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,Additional issues of diabetes mellitus type II, right foot peripheral neuropathy, left foot peripheral neuropathy, right knee peripheral neuropathy, and left knee peripheral neuropathy are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence of current disability, and a new VA examination is required.

The Board has decided to remand the TDIU claim for further development, including obtaining a retrospective VA medical opinion on the functional impact of the Veteran's service-connected conditions during the specified period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, a sleep condition, and a heart condition are being remanded. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety) is also being remanded.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and TDIU are being remanded.,,,,

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right knee disorder, skin rash, bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, gout, and bilateral eye condition. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if service connection can be granted for tinnitus, left knee disability, right knee disability, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened. The Board has determined that a new examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted.,Service connection has not been established for the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, herniated disc (back condition), or right elbow condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is granted a 70 percent rating, but no higher, from October 29, 2018. Prior to this date, the disability was not rated as compensable.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee, ankle, and foot conditions as well as left and right ear conditions due to incomplete development of records from Gainesville/Lake City VAMC.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed as the benefit sought on appeal has been fully granted.,Service connection for a tooth disorder secondary to GERD is denied. The evidence does not support a finding that the condition began during service or is related to an in-service injury.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not show a link between these conditions and active or National Guard service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's September 2018 VA Form 9 was timely filed, thus granting the appeal as to whether the substantive appeal was timely.

The Board has decided that a disability rating greater than 50 percent for other specified trauma and stress-related disorder is denied, service connection for arthritis of the bilateral knees, shoulders, hands, hips, elbows, and ankles is granted, and service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The issue of service connection for a lumbar spine disorder has been remanded.