Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and back disability have been reopened. The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the issues of bilateral hearing loss and back disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss, and service connection for left and right knee disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional development including VA examinations.

The Board has found that a remand is needed to address the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate examination and lack of evidence regarding his current condition.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for left and right ear hearing loss due to inadequate opinions in previous examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss is at least as likely as not caused by her active military service, resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,Service connection for left hand and right hand disabilities are denied due to lack of competent, credible evidence linking the conditions to service.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for low back strain and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, as well as his TDIU claim, are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals regarding his bilateral hearing loss and low back disability have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran while the appeal was pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a back disability, bilateral knee and shoulder disabilities, bilateral hip and ankle disabilities, and prostate disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Specifically, the Board finds that these claims are inextricably intertwined with the Veteran's claim of service connection for a back disability.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 50 percent from April 15, 2015 onwards. The Board denied both the request for a higher rating and the TDIU claim due to lack of evidence showing he was unemployable.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU was denied as the evidence did not show he was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected conditions prior to August 17, 2011.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and erectile dysfunction, render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted the TDIU based on this finding.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasoning and duty to assist, specifically regarding noise exposure during active duty. The Veteran's hearing loss is related to in-service noise exposure but further examination is needed.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary regarding the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The decision remains adverse to the Veteran and he should be furnished a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease is granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and peripheral neuropathy are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his active service and are related to such.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right ear hearing loss, abdomen scarring, and depression due to insufficient evidence.,Further examination or medical opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, hearing loss, seizure disorder, and residuals of TBI was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of PTSD or establish a link between any diagnosed conditions and active duty service.,There is no chronicity of hearing loss during service, and there is insufficient evidence to establish continuity of symptomatology post-service.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues for increased ratings, and the Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain updated VA medical records, conduct examinations, and consider the claims in light of new evidence. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment since March 20, 2015.