Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and TDIU due to the lack of evidence linking the current hearing loss disability to military service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for residuals of frostbite of both lower extremities, chronic fatigue syndrome, and thyroid cancer due to in-service herbicide agent exposure.,Service connection is not granted for left shoulder disability or right shoulder disability.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, lumbar spine osteoarthritis, and hernia condition as the evidence did not support a nexus to service.

The Board has remanded the cases of tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss for further development due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the current 40 percent rating for lumbar spinal stenosis adequately reflects his condition, and the current 20 percent rating for diabetes mellitus is also appropriate. Bilateral hearing loss and sciatica neuritis are remanded due to lack of recent VA examination or treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are granted for prolapsed hemorrhoids, bilateral hearing loss, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The remaining issues have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of relevant National Guard records and an incomplete audiogram. The Veteran will need to provide additional evidence, including VA examination results.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss may be related to his service-connected right ear hearing loss, but needs further examination and opinion to determine this definitively.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and headaches have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability, finding that it is related to his in-service noise exposure and service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating, as the Veteran's hearing acuity did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as the VA audiological examination did not show exceptional patterns of hearing loss.,Service connection for sleep apnea, respiratory condition other than sleep apnea (claimed as breathing problems), and sinus/allergy condition were denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left foot disability (pes planus), right foot disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his service, specifically noise exposure. Therefore, service connection for both conditions is granted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a left ear hearing loss disability and granted it, subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits. The right ear hearing loss disability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for pulmonary fibrosis (asbestosis) due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss increased rating claim is remanded to obtain relevant treatment records and provide a new examination.,The Veteran's right fifth finger disability claim requires clarification due to the lack of an opinion on the etiology of his symptoms.,A VA examination is necessary for the left upper, right upper, and left lower extremities to determine if any current complaints are related to service.,The Veteran's psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety, and depression) claim requires a new examination and opinion due to inconsistencies in his reports and lack of support from STRs.,The Veteran's gastroesophageal disability (GERD), lumbar spine disability, and shifted pelvis claims require the retrieval of relevant VA treatment records and clarification on sources of treatment for these disabilities.,,

The appeal to service connection for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. The claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed bilateral hearing loss is due to his active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to his active duty service and granted service connection for this condition.