Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is rated as noncompensable, and his lumbar spine disability remains at a 10 percent rating throughout the appeal period.,The Veteran contends that his lumbar spine disability warrants a higher rating. The Board finds no evidence to support such an increase.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional evidentiary development, including obtaining private medical records and reviewing emergency department reports. The VA examiner will provide an opinion on whether alcohol intoxication caused or contributed to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for hypertension service connection, bilateral hearing loss rating, and TDIU prior to July 2, 2016.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is related to his in-service noise exposure and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has found the VA hearing loss examinations inadequate and remanded for a new examination to assess the severity and etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss, including whether it is related to in-service noise exposure or any other event or circumstance of service.

The Board has remanded the cases of hearing loss, tinnitus, and groin pain for additional development due to insufficient evidence in some areas.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional records and a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for the issues of hypertension, left leg/calf disability, left ear hearing loss, coronary artery disease (CAD), and a neck disability.,The Veteran's current left shoulder disability was not shown to be due to an in-service event, injury, or disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, and the Board has remanded these issues to obtain medical opinions.

The Veteran was granted TDIU prior to February 18, 2011, due to his service-connected disabilities that rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, unspecified headaches, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, render him unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the combined rating of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD have been granted. The claim for arthritis of the right hand is being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that it is not related to active service and did not manifest within one year of separation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of compliance with prior remand directives. The examiner concluded that the Veteran did not have hearing impairment for VA purposes, attributed his hearing loss to ageing and post-service occupational noise exposure, and concluded that his tinnitus was less likely related to military noise exposure.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to in-service noise exposure, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has found that the VA addendum opinions are inadequate for adjudicative purposes and remanded both issues of service connection due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left eye disorder, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and headaches have been granted. Service connection is established for tinnitus due to exposure to noise during service, but not for the other conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, residuals of hemorrhoid surgery, and tinnitus are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to procedural issues, including incorrect use of a form for appeal.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for hearing loss and service connection for elbow tendonitis are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and an opinion regarding the relationship between his service-connected conditions and his claimed disabilities.