Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has determined that the reduction of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability rating from 90 percent to 10 percent, effective December 1, 2015, was proper and denied his request for restoration of the higher rating.

The Board has dismissed all the claims related to increased ratings for various conditions, including radiculopathy, IVDS, psychiatric disability, and hearing loss. The appeal is dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and incomplete reasoning in previous decisions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as there are outstanding medical records that need to be obtained and a VA examination is required.

The Board has granted a 40 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss disability beginning August 31, 2021. The case is remanded to determine the appropriate rating prior to that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with prior remand directives and for an addendum opinion addressing the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise regarding their onset during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records and an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's ear symptoms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, right hand condition, and anal prolapse due to potential issues with medical evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in his bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the inadequacy of the July 2016 VA examination, which did not adequately describe the functional effects caused by his hearing disability.

The Veteran's request for a higher rating for his bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the lack of recent medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right ear hearing loss, specifically addressing the lack of measurement at 3000 Hertz during separation and the timing of his reported onset of symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but has remanded the case for further development regarding the right ankle condition.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for head injury residuals, to include vertigo and headaches, as well as neck disability due to lack of compliance with obtaining outstanding medical treatment records.,Service connection cannot be granted for bilateral knee disability, tinnitus, or bilateral hearing loss as there is no current diagnosis in the record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a jaw and gum injury, COPD, and bilateral hearing loss are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to his period of active duty from August 1964 to May 21, 1980.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an eye disability (previously claimed as retinopathy) has been granted due to the submission of new and material evidence. However, his claim for service connection for hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches, service connection for a cervical spine disability, and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (to include PTSD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are being remanded for further development.

The Board has granted the Veteran's appeals to reopen his claims for service connection for a back disability and bilateral hearing loss. However, both issues have been remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are due to the Veteran's combat service in Vietnam.