Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability has been reopened, but the Board has remanded it due to insufficient evidence. Service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms had their onset in service and have continued since then. The decision is based on direct service connection as there was no evidence of a nexus to service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's tinnitus, secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, is also granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's skin disability does not warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran's current hearing loss is of service origin, and the Board has granted entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The cervical spine disorder, left elbow disorder, and right elbow disorder claims are remanded due to lack of proper development regarding periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty training (IDT). The Veteran's allergic rhinitis claim is also remanded as the last VA examination was in 2018.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the Veteran's claims for service connection can be adjudicated. The Veteran's representative requested copies of examination reports and curriculum vitae, which need to be provided as per VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional medical examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's auditory processing disorder, specifically in relation to exposure to jet fuel during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting bilateral hearing loss was aggravated by his active duty service, and thus grants service connection for this condition. For tinnitus, the Board found credible evidence of in-service noise exposure and granted service connection based on a finding of aggravation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss is etiologically related to service and grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and lumbar spine disability, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran. The issues were not part of his appeal, as he was granted service connection for TBI residuals in a previous decision.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral dry eye syndrome is granted with a 20% initial disability rating, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and heart disability due to potential service connection issues. The Veteran's left and right carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are denied as there is no evidence of in-service or post-service etiology.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as remanded other issues on appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right index finger synovitis, lower back condition, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and major depressive disorder) due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's claims are not currently granted as there is no clear or competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's pre-existing left ear hearing loss was aggravated by service. The case is now pending for further development and a new opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and remanded the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for the Veteran's right elbow and wrist disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss is not related to his military service, as evidenced by normal hearing at entry and separation. The current hearing loss does not meet VA disability criteria.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation since April 8, 2021.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to December 31, 2015. The Board denied the claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) as his service-connected conditions were deemed adequate compensation.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including left ear hearing loss, cardiac disability, cervical spine disability, hip disabilities, knee disabilities, ankle disabilities, and shoulder and foot disabilities. The decision is based on the lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.,Service connection was not granted for any of the claimed disabilities.