Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for hearing loss is remanded due to insufficient examination results. The case will be scheduled for another VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and tinnitus, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since May 14, 2013. The Board granted a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective from that date.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and review due to incomplete records and unclear rationale in some opinions.

The Board has dismissed all issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities, as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected due to in-service noise exposure.,Service connection for left testicle removal is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for bilateral hearing loss disability, left knee disorder, and shoulder disorders due to further medical inquiry.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of adequate audiometric data from his separation examination and an incomplete rationale provided by the VA examiner.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is not caused by or related to his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left ankle condition, left hip condition, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to inextricably intertwined issues and inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and initial compensable disability evaluation for hearing loss in both ears, as well as his claim for an acquired psychiatric condition (claimed as PTSD). The evidence did not meet the criteria for a current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board has found that service connection is not warranted for a bilateral hearing loss disability and has remanded the case to obtain clarification on the Veteran's heart disability diagnosis. The case will be further reviewed with respect to these issues.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if service connection can be established for bilateral hearing loss and a bilateral foot skin condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions regarding his bilateral hearing loss and eye condition, as well as a review of the claim under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied the claim as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or continuity of symptomatology.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection of a left knee disorder as requested by the Veteran.,Service connection was granted for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to his military service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete audiometric test results and the need for updated VA treatment records. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss condition is still under evaluation.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU effective December 27, 2012. The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment as of December 17, 2012.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not shown to be higher than Level I in both ears, warranting a non-compensable rating.,With resolution of doubt in the Veteran’s favor, his bilateral hip disorder is at least as likely as not related to service due to repetitive trauma from military duties.,Service connection for right and left hip disorders is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran's chronic back pain in-service caused his current bilateral hip disorder.,The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran’s obstructive sleep apnea was incurred during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is service-connected as it began during his active military service and continues to this day.