Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability and concluding that any hearing loss is not related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete verification of his periods of active and reserve service, misfiled documents, and need for new VA opinions.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied, and his claim of service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to incomplete examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of an adequate VA examination. The Veteran reported in-service noise exposure, but did not appear for the scheduled examination.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is not considered a disability for VA compensation purposes.,Throughout the appeal period, his back condition with bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy does not meet the criteria for a rating greater than 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability and bilateral hearing loss should be remanded to allow for additional development of records, including inpatient hospital records from Carswell Air Force Base and William Beaumont Hospital. A VA examination will also be scheduled to determine if any current disabilities are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right ear hearing loss, hypertension (HTN), erectile dysfunction (ED), and a RLE skin condition due to insufficient evidence of current disability or proper service connection. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 40 percent for service-connected right knee arthritis and 10 percent for service-connected right knee bursitis were denied as the evidence did not show that his limitation of motion more nearly approximated extension limited to 45 degrees or flexion limited to 30 degrees.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected bilateral hearing loss was denied as the evidence did not show an exceptional pattern of hearing impairment under VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, skin condition, and lumbar spine disability due to lack of evidence meeting VA's definition of a disability. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to October 28, 2019 was denied as his combined service-connected disability rating did not meet the schedular percentage thresholds for a TDIU and there is no evidence showing he was unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral hearing loss have been granted. The claim for service connection for hypertension has been denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosed disability of hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus were granted effective September 16, 2013.,TDIU was also granted effective September 16, 2013.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and potential inextricably intertwined issues. The claims will be addressed again after additional development.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he withdrew his appeal in March 2022 after receiving a higher rating for his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the cases for further action due to new evidence being added without AOJ review. The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and special monthly pension are still under consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA opinion regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss. The examiner is asked to consider the in-service audiograms and convert them to ISO-ANSI standards.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of second degree burns on the left hand is denied as there is no current disability related to these burns.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for ichthyosis vulgaris prior to August 31, 2009, from August 31, 2009 prior to November 5, 2010, and from November 5, 2010 prior to February 1, 2017 is remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and further development.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded as there are issues regarding in-service noise exposure and a potential central processing auditory disorder (CAPD).,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder of atrial fibrillation and cardiomyopathy is remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion addressing the significance of his elevated blood pressure readings, lay history of headaches and dizziness, and arrhythmias in relation to his condition.

The Veteran's tinnitus claim is granted. The Board finds a new examination necessary for the remaining issues due to lack of current evidence and conflicting opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, peripheral vascular disease, bilateral above-the-knee amputations, and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The decision is based on the Veteran's active duty service aboard the U.S.S. Constellation within 12 nautical miles of the landmass of Vietnam.