Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board dismissed the appeals for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision.

The Veteran's service connection claims for erectile dysfunction, right ear hearing loss, and ischemic heart disease have been granted. The claim for hypertension is also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus on a presumptive basis due to exposure to acoustic trauma during service. However, the claim for bilateral hearing loss disability was denied as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure and the Veteran's current hearing loss cannot be linked to his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been granted service connection. The issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the onset and etiology of his hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, but remanded the issues of sleep apnea and right ear hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases of bilateral hearing loss, right ankle disorder, and left ankle disorder for further development. The Veteran's claims are related to service exposure and functional impairment.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the Veteran to undergo new VA examinations and medical opinions regarding his bilateral hearing loss, right hip disability, and left hip disability. The claims are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's service records are insufficient for determining his hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability, finding that the Veteran did not have symptoms of hearing loss during service and that his current condition is more likely multifactorial, including aging and noise exposure outside of military service.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for service connection on all issues, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and knee disabilities.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus. The evidence received since the final November 2015 rating decision does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.

The Veteran's bilateral sensorineural hearing loss has been granted service connection, with a maximum schedular rating of 50 percent.,An increased rating for migraine headaches is granted, but the issue remains remanded due to inconsistencies in the VA examination findings.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss and vestibular neuronitis, do not meet the criteria for a TDIU from July 26, 2017.

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 exposure to significant acoustic trauma while working as an aircraft camera repairman.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to outstanding private treatment records. Service connection is granted for tinnitus, but bilateral hearing loss remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to an issue with obtaining valid test results for the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran will need another VA examination to determine his current severity.

The Board has remanded the claims for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss and an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected bilateral tinnitus due to new evidence submitted after the January 2020 SOC.

The Veteran's hearing loss has been rated as non-compensable, with the most recent VA examination showing Level II in the right ear and Level I in the left ear. The Board found that these ratings do not meet criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, and tinnitus due to exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Korea. The claims were reopened based on new evidence showing the Veteran's disabilities had their onset in service.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for hypertension and TDIU due to service-connected disability, as these issues are intertwined with the hearing loss claim. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable.