Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's nightmare disorder originated during active service and grants service connection for this condition. The Board also finds that further VA audiological and knee evaluations are needed to determine if any bilateral hearing loss or left knee disabilities are related to service, and remands the TDIU claim.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and remanded the claim for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and remanded the issues of initial compensable rating for right ear hearing loss, total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU), and assigned a new effective date.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his bilateral hearing loss was denied as the evidence did not show a compensable disability level.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to new and material evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, lumbar spine disorder, right shoulder disorder, and left hand middle finger condition due to the need for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he is not bedridden or housebound as a result of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss is related to service, and thus grants his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened, and he is entitled to a VA examination to determine the current nature of his disability.,The Veteran's OSA status post surgery is granted as it was incurred in and is etiologically related to active service.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate compliance with previous remand instructions and an insufficient VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is rated as level I in both ears, resulting in a noncompensable rating. The Board denied the claim for a higher rating.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was manifested by Level I and II hearing acuity in the right and left ears, respectively. The Board denied a compensable rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment for the specified periods, warranting a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an ENT physician's opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss. An additional VA opinion from an ENT physician is needed.

The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss as the evidence did not show a relationship between current hearing loss and in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for a dental disability (claimed as dental trauma), and service connection for a dental disability for obtaining VA outpatient dental treatment require additional evidence. The case is being remanded to obtain relevant records, conduct examinations, and clarify the nature of the Veteran's disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service connected, with the Board finding that it was at least as likely as not related to in-service hazardous noise exposure.,The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected, with the Board finding that it was either incurred in service or is secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and lumbar and thoracic spine disability have all been denied as the evidence does not support a finding of in-service incurrence or chronicity of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the lack of updated VA treatment records and audiograms. The Veteran will be given another opportunity to participate in a VA examination.