Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the appeals for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for bilateral hearing loss and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) as the Veteran requested withdrawal of these issues.

The Board has determined that the VA opinion is inadequate and requires a new one to address the Veteran's claims for hearing loss, specifically considering his duties as an airman in service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 40 percent, but not higher. The decision is based on the results of a November 2016 private audiometric examination.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss worsened within one year of his claim, and a 20 percent disability rating is granted for the period from March 18, 2015 to June 22, 2015.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a bilateral hand disability. However, further examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence of a significant threshold shift in his hearing during or after service and concluding that his current bilateral hearing loss is not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right and left ankle disabilities, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The VA examinations are needed to address the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral hearing loss, and left ankle disability due to new and material evidence. Service connection is granted for all three conditions.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for a bilateral hearing loss disability and determined that it is related to noise exposure during active service. The Veteran's current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss supports this decision.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, based on his history, education, skill, and training.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his in-service hazardous noise exposure.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as she withdrew these claims. The claim for service connection for a foot disorder is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for right ear hearing loss.,Service connection was established for left ear hearing loss due to in-service noise exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that his current hearing loss did not originate in service or within one year of discharge.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. Service connection is being remanded for left lower extremity numbness, left upper extremity numbness, right lower extremity numbness, and right upper extremity numbness.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his disabilities due to incomplete development, including a need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated as totally disabling with special monthly compensation starting from August 22, 2019. However, his PTSD does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus as secondary to service-connected left ear hearing loss. However, the claim for right ear hearing loss remains pending and requires further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are related to his in-service acoustic trauma, and thus service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions. The issues of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, left arm numbness, and bilateral hearing loss are pending.