Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition and updated VA treatment records are needed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and other issues are being remanded due to errors in the duty to assist. Specifically, the AOJ did not inform the Veteran that a VA Form 21-4142 was invalid and therefore unable to be processed. Additionally, new opinions are needed regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,A left ankle disability is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting VA standards.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss is denied due to lack of nexus to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as they are related to his conceded in-service hazardous noise exposure. Additional medical records need to be obtained from VA and private providers.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss has worsened since the last VA examination in November 2018. The Board has ordered a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his disability.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various disabilities due to outstanding records and the need for VA examinations. The Veteran's appeal is now pending again.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension have been reopened.,However, the claims are still pending as they need further examination to determine if service connection can be established.

The Board has remanded the claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete VA assistance in obtaining private treatment records and a need for a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus need to be remanded due to incomplete factual premises in previous opinions, particularly regarding noise exposure during active duty.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and an initial rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches since April 4, 2017. Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss and a vision disorder (not specified). The Veteran's right forearm disorder other than a wrist strain, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, and lumbar spine disorder are remanded.,Service connection is granted for migraine headaches since April 4, 2017. Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss and a vision disorder (not specified). The Veteran's right forearm disorder other than a wrist strain, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, and lumbar spine disorder are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no causal relationship between his current hearing loss and military service.

The Board has granted the reopening of a previously denied claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss. The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is also being remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his previously denied claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. However, the claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed as he withdrew the appeal.

Your appeal for service connection on multiple conditions has been dismissed due to the appellant's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with these claims.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed for the issue of an increased initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus. The right elbow scar has been granted a 10 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision. Other issues are REMANDED for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or maintain any substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted a TDIU.

The appeal for service connection of a left great toe disability has been dismissed. The appeals for the remaining conditions are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and an addendum opinion from the April 2022 VA examiner. The issues are to be addressed regarding service connection for right ear hearing loss and a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss disability.