Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD, tension headaches, and left ear hearing loss were all denied increased ratings. The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to its current severity. Service connection for low back disability, right ear hearing loss, and TDIU was remanded.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for service connection of tinnitus and left ear hearing loss, as he withdrew his appeal regarding tinnitus and did not submit a claim for left ear hearing loss within one year after separation from service.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for right ear hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been received. The Veteran's claim for a back disorder is reopened, but further development is needed as there are still unresolved issues regarding the nature of his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss disability and compensable rating for residuals, fracture, left 4th metacarpal, midshaft due to incomplete information in the August 2010 VA examination report regarding word recognition scores. The Veteran is also scheduled for an x-ray examination of his left 4th metacarpal, midshaft.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives and additional development is required.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear and right ear hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and incorrect factual statements in a previous VA examination. The Veteran's periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA) need to be confirmed, as well as an updated opinion on the nature and etiology of his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete compliance with its previous instructions and a need for an updated VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current hearing loss and his military service. The Board noted that while he had noise exposure during service, there was no significant threshold shift in his hearing tests post-service, and his current hearing loss may be due to occupational noise exposure after service and presbycusis.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, skin disability other than seborrheic dermatitis, and hematomas.,While the Veteran reported and was treated for skin issues during service, she does not have a current diagnosis of any skin condition other than seborrheic dermatitis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of updated medical records.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service. The decision is based on the Veteran's competent testimony regarding the onset of these conditions during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude his employability prior to January 1, 2012.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,His left knee and ankle disorders are not found to be related to his military service, with the exception of a right knee disorder that may be secondary to his left knee disorder. The claims for left knee and ankle disorders are remanded for further development.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not found to be related to his military service.,His right knee disorder is also not found to be related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss and foot conditions. The claims are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claim for tinnitus is granted. The initial rating for his right thumb strain is granted at 10 percent, but the higher rating sought is denied. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to April 13, 2016, for entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The issues are inextricably intertwined with a claim of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the October 2008 rating decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting his lower extremities and type 2 diabetes mellitus with associated erectile dysfunction and hearing loss, render him incapable of re-entering the workforce due to physical limitations. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the case for a VA examination to determine the etiology of any hearing loss.