Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss, as well as a TDIU prior to April 30, 2018. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran is granted TDIU from July 15, 2009 to January 1, 2014. The claim for TDIU prior to July 15, 2009 on an extraschedular basis was denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for shoulder disability and service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for the shoulder condition, as there was no limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side. For the hearing loss claim, the evidence did not establish continuity of symptomatology or show it manifested within one year after separation from service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of November 3, 2014, for the grant of service connection for bilateral hearing loss with a rating of 40% is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left hip disability, left knee disability, bilateral foot disability, and bilateral ankle disability due to outstanding in-service medical records not obtained.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the conditions are related to service exposure.

The Board dismissed all appeals as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination to determine the current severity of his bilateral hearing loss and peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is as likely as not related to his in-service noise exposure, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that VA did not receive the Veteran's claim prior to March 6, 2017.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to unclear audiometric data conversion and need for clarification on when the Veteran's hearing loss began.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development to obtain missing records and ensure all relevant VA treatment records are associated with the claims file.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete VA treatment records and unverified in-service stressors. The Veteran must undergo further examinations for his hearing loss, spine disability, heart condition, and psychiatric disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss, finding that he does not have a current disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gout, hearing loss, and OSA have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his left shoulder injury, left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, thoracic spine, and left ear hearing loss. The VA is instructed to verify the Veteran's Reserve service dates, obtain Tricare records, schedule VA examinations for his thoracic spine and left wrist disabilities, provide an addendum opinion on his left shoulder disability, and schedule a right ear hearing loss examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection as it was presumed to have been incurred in service. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a bilateral knee disorder, and a left eye disorder are denied.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss from March 18, 2021, and denied the claim prior to that date.

The Board has granted TDIU and remanded the issue of increased rating for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are preventing him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate May 2013 VA examination and a need for new evidence, including a new VA medical opinion.