Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is withdrawn. The Veteran's right ankle pain claim is granted, but the respiratory disability and left foot condition claims are remanded due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings for various conditions have been dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims as he passed away during their pendency.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss prior to November 8, 2017, was denied. For the period from November 8, 2017, to May 29, 2019, he received a 20 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's request to reopen claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, vertigo, and sleep apnea has been granted.,The requests to reopen previously denied claims for service connection for vertigo and sleep apnea are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on multiple service-connected disabilities are being remanded due to the submission of recent medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, left ankle strain, and right ankle strain due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to lack of current disability. The issues of service connection for left shoulder, low back, and cervical spine conditions as well as sleep apnea are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's tinnitus and left ear hearing loss have been granted service connection. The initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is remanded, as well as the rating in excess of 30 percent disabling for cardiovascular residuals (myocardial infarction).

The Veteran's TDIU claim for the period from January 22, 2019 to April 2, 2021 is granted. The claims for increased ratings of left knee strain and instability are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional VA audiological examination and treatment records review.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and low back disability, finding no evidence of current disabilities meeting VA criteria. The claim for left ankle disability was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.,Service connection was denied for bilateral hearing loss as the Veteran did not meet the auditory threshold requirements for a hearing loss disability under VA regulations.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 50 percent effective March 8, 2021. No higher rating is warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for another VA examination regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's hearing loss and lumbar spine disability claims are denied. The acquired psychiatric disorder claim is reopened, but the benefit sought on appeal (service connection) remains remanded.

The Veteran's hearing loss has been manifested as Level II in both ears, resulting in a noncompensable disability rating. The Board finds that the criteria for an initial compensable rating have not been met at any point during the appeal period and denies the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran served as a mortarman and was exposed to noise during service, but his current hearing loss may not have started in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 70 percent, and the appeal for an increased rating is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for further development. The issues include arthritis, hearing loss, cold weather injuries, hemorrhoids, hiatal hernia, GERD, hepatitis C, erectile dysfunction, carpal tunnel syndrome, and a psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected right ear hearing loss and left shoulder disability have not met the schedular criteria for a TDIU. The case is being remanded to determine if he qualifies for an extraschedular TDIU based on his unemployability due to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence received since the last final denial. The Veteran's current symptoms are conceded, but a medical opinion is needed to determine if his hearing loss and tinnitus had their onset in service.