Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim was also denied due to lack of a current disability.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral elbow disorder (epicondylitis), and a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for bilateral hearing loss prior to October 15, 2021.

The Board has remanded the claims for malignant melanoma, cataracts, GERD, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss due to various issues with the evidence or need for additional examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a causal relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and consideration of recent VA treatment records. The issue of increasing his rating for bilateral hearing loss will be reconsidered.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an upper respiratory disability and bilateral hearing loss disability due to incomplete medical opinions and unadjudicated claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation that is consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for bilateral hearing loss disability was denied as the evidence did not support a compensable initial rating prior to December 23, 2020, or a rating in excess of 10 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, are both remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board denied service connection for treatment purposes under Chapter 17 for a right ankle disability, left ankle disability, and bilateral hearing loss due to the lack of evidence of current disabilities.,The issues of service connection for TBI, back disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's claimed conditions are related to his active service.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and vertigo (now to include Meniere's disease) due to incomplete examinations and lack of relevant medical records. The Veteran will need to undergo further examination and obtain any outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted as the evidence shows a current disability and noise exposure during service, with no significant threshold shifts detected. The positive private opinion of record supports a nexus between the current condition and service.

The Board has remanded the claim for additional development due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to service, including noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and obstructive sleep apnea due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted at a 50% rating effective November 14, 2019. The claim for increased ratings for other conditions remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for a right ear hearing loss disability. The cervical spine and thoracic spine disabilities, as well as the peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the VA examination conducted in August 2016 was inadequate and remanded for further evaluation. The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being returned to the RO for additional development.