Hearing loss Board decisions

The appeal for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. The claims of service connection for SLE, COPD, and rhinitis/sinusitis are reopened due to new evidence. Osteoporosis is granted as a separate condition.

The Veteran's hearing loss was rated at 20 percent from August 14, 2021. The Board denied a higher rating for the period prior to February 8, 2017 and from February 8, 2017 to August 14, 2021.

The Board has ordered a new examination to determine the nature, onset and etiology of the Veteran's right ear hearing loss due to inadequate VA examination in the previous case. The examiner must consider the lay evidence regarding noise exposure during service.

The Veteran's lumbar spondylosis is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for hearing loss is denied due to lack of evidence showing a current disability during the appeal period.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for a higher rating for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss, so the cases are dismissed.

Coronary artery disease has been granted service connection effective December 30, 2015.,Service connection for depression and anxiety has been granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that his current hearing loss is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The appeals for various ratings and effective dates have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating prior to September 17, 2019, and ratings in excess of 20 percent from September 17, 2019, to November 16, 2019, and in excess of 30 percent thereafter for bilateral hearing loss. The case is being remanded due to the need to adjudicate the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's cervical spine and lumbar spine disabilities are not related to his period of service.,The Veteran's right arm, left arm, right hip, left hip, right knee, left knee, right leg, and left leg disabilities are not related to his period of service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus in the left ear, so these issues are dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded due to inadequate examination reports. The claim for left ear hearing loss is denied as it did not undergo aggravation beyond its natural progression during service.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition worsened during active duty due to noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, ischemic heart disease (IHD), and diabetes mellitus, type II (DM II) have been granted.,Service connection is established for IHD and DM II based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active duty.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as an increased rating for right inguinal hernia. Service connection for depressive disorder was dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hearing loss disability is not related to service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and has determined that he meets the criteria for service connection based on noise exposure during active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine condition, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. Service connection is remanded for diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII), kidney disease, neurobehavioral effects, a bilateral leg disorder, respiratory condition, and sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of right ear hearing loss and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's dyspepsia was rated at 10 percent, but the Board found that it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of considerable impairment of health.,For bilateral hearing loss, the Veteran had Level I hearing in both ears and no exceptional pattern of hearing loss. The noncompensable rating under DC 6100 was upheld.