Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the right ear hearing loss issue, leaving only left ear hearing loss and tinnitus issues which were granted in a separate rating decision.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus due to an inadequate VA medical opinion. The Veteran's representative argued that the November 2021 VA opinion did not address the IOM report on delayed onset noise-induced hearing loss, which is a key issue in this case.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, and a higher rating for PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and unspecified alcohol-related disorder. The evidence did not support granting any of these claims.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a left thumb disability has been remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability is reopened, but the effective date earlier than March 18, 2014 is denied.,The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for right knee internal derangement and degenerative joint disease, scar, status post right medial meniscectomy, painful right knee scar, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), and degenerative disc disease mild and facet arthropathy, mild L4-5, L5-S1 are all denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee condition is also denied.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's current hearing loss and his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus due to an inadequate VA examination that failed to consider the Veteran's reports of in-service hearing loss and tinnitus. The case is being returned for an addendum opinion.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to their opt-in into the modernized review system.

The Veteran's claim for higher initial ratings for bilateral hearing loss was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating prior to January 7, 2013, and from January 7, 2013, to September 21, 2015. The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to October 5, 2018, was also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for labyrinthitis/Meniere's disease and bilateral hearing loss due to potential exposure during active service. The VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable disability rating or an extraschedular disability rating, as his symptoms are adequately described by the current rating criteria.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is related to service and remands for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to outstanding private medical records not being obtained, and a new VA examination is needed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's requests to reopen his previously denied claims for service connection for arthritis, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder), asthma, sleep apnea syndrome, and hearing loss. The claims are remanded for additional development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical opinions and the need for updated VA treatment records. The Veteran's hearing loss claim will be reviewed again with a different ENT specialist.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain additional opinions regarding service connection. The Veteran's claims for hearing loss, ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and vision/glaucoma are being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's Reserve service dates and a need for an addendum medical opinion on whether his hearing loss is related to any period of active duty, including Reserve service.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to missing audiogram results. Further development, including a new VA audiology examination if the Veteran indicates worsening of his condition, will be required.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to missing service treatment records and notification issues.

The Veteran has withdrawn her appeals regarding the service connection for bilateral cataract, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, allergic rhinosinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and delusional disorder.