Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims. The Board has also remanded several issues including PTSD, thoracolumbar spine strain, right shoulder rotator cuff strain, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with Osgood Schlatter's disease, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with Osgood Schlatter's disease, and TDIU.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is related to in-service noise exposure.,The Veteran has a diagnosis of degenerative arthritis and DDD other than IVDS of the cervical spine, which he experienced symptoms since service. The issue was granted as direct service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus due to potential issues with the VA examiner's opinions regarding noise exposure during service.

The Board has granted service connection for a left ear hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's statements regarding in-service acoustic trauma are credible and supporting continuity of symptoms since service. The decision resolves all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's lay statements and service treatment records regarding his hearing loss during service. A new VA opinion is needed to address these issues.

The Board has determined that additional VA treatment records are needed and a remand is required to ensure the Veteran's appeal is properly processed. The AOJ must also schedule the Veteran for an audiological examination to assess his bilateral hearing loss disability, including its impact on his daily functioning and former occupation as a warehouseman.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection of lumbar spine disorder and denied an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder was not found to be related to his military service, while his bilateral hearing loss was rated as noncompensable.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as these conditions were already granted in a January 2022 rating decision.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability, finding that it is as likely as not due to his military noise exposure during service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, lumbosacral strain, Meniere's syndrome, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The cases of peripheral neuropathy, cardiac condition, and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to in-service noise exposure. The low back disability is remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding when the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss began, and which period of service it is linked to. The Veteran needs to provide more information about her specific periods of active duty or training.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of fibromyalgia, right calf disability, left calf disability, or right thigh disability. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.,The Veteran's heart condition claim is remanded as there was inadequate examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his claimed heart condition.

The Veteran's hearing loss in his left ear has worsened since the last VA examination, and a new evaluation is needed to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development and need for an etiology opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep issues and bilateral hearing loss due to lack of evidence supporting a causal relationship between these conditions and his military service. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are related to service, but his low back disability is not. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is considered to have started during his military service and has continued since then. The Board granted the claim for service connection based on continuity of symptoms.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence showing current diagnoses. The low back disorder claim remains denied.