Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has found that the VA examinations for the Veteran's bilateral knee, hearing loss, and foot disabilities were inadequate. The claims are being remanded to obtain new or adequate VA examination reports.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for her service-connected right ear hearing loss and right foot plantar fasciitis are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations and the retrieval of any outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence of current hearing loss disability and that any potential hearing loss is not related to his military service.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU for the period from September 27, 2019 to July 20, 2020 due to his service-connected disabilities.,From July 21, 2020 onwards, the Veteran's combined rating of 70% allowed him to receive a TDIU without needing to prove unemployability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals. The Board has also remanded several issues for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development and examination, including for VA shoulder and cervical spine evaluations. The Veteran's right ear hearing loss claim is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a right ear hearing loss disability. His left elbow disability claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for secondary service connection to his bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to the complexity and need for additional development.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or continuity of symptoms from service, and the VA examiners concluded that these conditions are not related to service.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is found to be related to his service, and he is granted service connection for this condition.,Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss as the evidence does not support a compensable disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a left knee meniscus tear status post repair is granted. The appeal for service connection for left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, esophageal disability (GERD and hiatal hernia), residuals of a right fifth metacarpal contusion, and left ear hearing loss are all remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depressive disorder), finding that the Veteran's statements regarding in-service noise exposure are credible, and his current symptoms are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hearing loss is not related to service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the Veteran's claim for a higher rating of his lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not found to be service-connected.,Ischemic heart disease was rated at 10 percent prior to September 29, 2015, but a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected, with a rating of 70% effective from December 20, 2017.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected, with the effective date being January 1, 2015.,Total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from October 24, 2011 is granted. The effective date for TDIU is January 1, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and ear conditions are remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied as his hearing acuity does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issue of service connection for prostate cancer due to herbicide exposure.