Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and secondary service connection for a skin disorder related to diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's current conditions are considered established based on continuity of symptomatology during active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his exposure to hazardous noise during active service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to obtain treatment records, conduct examinations, and provide opinions regarding the severity of his service-connected conditions and their relationship to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to October 18, 2021, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter is denied. The objective audiometric data does not meet the regulatory criteria for these ratings.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is granted as service connection due to in-service noise exposure.,The Veteran's right ankle condition is granted as service connection due to an in-service injury.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, with the latter being a symptom of the former.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the previously denied claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, ulcerative colitis/proctitis, hypertension, bronchitis or sinus disorder, and vertigo due to potential issues with evidence submission and examination scheduling.

Service connection granted for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD. Service connection denied for sleep apnea.,The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is found to be the primary cause of his peripheral neuropathies, hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, including his acquired psychiatric disorder and other conditions. SMC at the housebound rate is also granted from March 18, 2021.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issue of service connection for a right leg disorder.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right shoulder disorder, bilateral elbow disorder, and bilateral ankle disorder. The Veteran's claims were not granted on a presumptive basis as there was no evidence of chronic conditions in service or within one year after separation from service.,Service connection was also denied for bilateral knee disorder due to the absence of current disability.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated at 20 percent prior to June 18, 2020. From June 18, 2020, the rating was increased to 30 percent. The effective date for this increase is set as October 16, 2014.

The Board has remanded the case for a statement of the case on issues related to service connection and initial ratings for certain disabilities, including those claimed as due to exposure to herbicide agents. The appellant is advised that she may submit additional evidence in connection with the AOJ's readjudication.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on all issues has been remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board denied service connection for a right ear hearing loss disability, finding no current diagnosis of such a disability.,Service connection was also denied for a chronic right knee disability due to lack of evidence showing the Veteran had such a condition during or within one year after service discharge.,Restless leg syndrome of the right lower extremity was not found to be related to service and thus, service connection was denied.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating prior to October 18, 2021.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service. The evidence shows a history of in-service noise exposure and continuous ringing in the ears since service.