Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been granted. His claim for secondary service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to PTSD is now granted.,The Board has found that the Veteran's hearing loss may have worsened since his last examination, and a new VA examination is required to determine if it meets the regulatory requirements for a disability.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran does not have a current disability for VA purposes and there is no evidence linking his hearing loss to service.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to potential inadequacies in previous opinions and need for additional development.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not service-connected as it was not shown during or within one year after his discharge from service, and the most probative evidence indicates that it is unrelated to service.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted as there is equipoise of evidence regarding whether the condition arose during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating for left ear hearing loss prior to September 20, 2021 and a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for bilateral hearing loss from September 20, 2021. The case will be returned to the RO for initial consideration.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is rated as noncompensable (0%) throughout the appeal period, with Level I hearing acuity in both ears. The Board denied a compensable rating based on the current evidence of record.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including lumbar strain, right lumbar radiculopathy, tinnitus, and hearing loss, significantly impacted his ability to work starting from July 11, 2016. The Board granted TDIU effective that date.

The Board denied service connection for Peyronie's disease, residuals of squamous cell carcinoma, and bilateral hearing loss as the evidence did not support a link to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to unclear evidence regarding current disability status, and a need for further medical opinions on etiology.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for back disability and bilateral hearing loss, but has remanded both issues for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for updated VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for left ear hearing loss, finding that his current condition is not etiologically related to his military service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's current tinnitus is etiologically related to service. The Board has found that the Veteran's BHL claim requires additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, ear infection, COPD, and tuberculosis due to lack of an adequate opinion.,Secondary service connection is also being considered for these conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and bilateral hearing loss, but has remanded her claim for an increased rating of neck numbness (neuritis) due to conflicting evidence regarding the nature and etiology of her condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and an extraschedular rating for tinnitus are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and consideration.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted, subject to the laws and regulations governing the payment of monetary benefits.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development regarding exposure to hazardous materials at George Air Force Base, including water contamination. The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss disability and hysterectomy and infertility remain pending.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding whether new and material evidence was received to reopen the claim of bilateral hearing loss. The issue of whether new and material evidence was received to reopen the claim for a low back condition is remanded.