Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for service connection of right ear hearing loss, and the Board has dismissed the case.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, back disability, right hip disability, and left hip disability are not service-connected as they did not have their onset during or within one year after service. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and hypertension were not incurred in service.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension is denied due to lack of evidence showing exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claim.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to noise exposure during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, but remanded for further examination to determine if his acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service or his service-connected conditions.

The Board has identified several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims and remands them for further development. The Veteran is not seeking a rating increase or reopening of his hearing loss claim, but rather requests that his case be reviewed by the AOJ with the additional evidence.

The Veteran has withdrawn his petitions to reopen the previously denied claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability for VA purposes.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since July 1, 2014.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection, with an effective date of October 29, 2018. The claim for a higher rating for the back disability has been denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current hearing loss disability is related to his military noise exposure during service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective July 17, 2018. Service connection for left ear hearing loss and stomach pain are denied. The issue of service connection for back pain, bilateral knee pain, and a bilateral toenail condition (onychomycosis) is remanded.

The Board has found that the Veteran's current right ear hearing loss disability had its onset during active duty service and is etiologically related to military noise exposure. The left ear hearing loss claim must be remanded due to inadequate medical opinion.

The Board has remanded both claims of service connection for right ear hearing loss and a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss due to the need for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for various conditions and initial disability ratings, as the Veteran withdrew his appeal in its entirety prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD and diabetes mellitus, resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance due to his physical incapacity. The Board found that he met the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disability but remanded the issue of service connection for left ear conductive hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's lung disability claim is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a lung disability.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim is granted based on in-service noise exposure, but not related to service due to aggravation by post-service noise exposure.,The Veteran's cirrhosis of the liver claim is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a liver disability.