Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain updated treatment records and to provide the Veteran with another VA examination to determine if his current hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service, given the conceded noise exposure.

The Veteran's non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is rated at a 100% evaluation, but his residuals are not being evaluated appropriately. The Board has ordered remand to obtain updated VA examination and treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Appellant meets the criteria for special monthly pension benefits based on the need for aid and attendance due to her disabilities, which include hypertension, hyperlipidemia, osteoporosis, hearing loss, and poor balance. The decision grants this benefit.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of the Veteran's death, specifically whether his hepatitis C was caused by in-service immunizations or if it was a result of substance use disorder related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are at least as likely as not related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability and bilateral hearing loss has been remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The claims are currently pending.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected, with the Board finding that these conditions were incurred in service due to noise exposure.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no probative evidence linking the conditions to military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 60 percent effective May 4, 2018. The Veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to his noise exposure during his active duty service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied service connection for a back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Veteran's left hand disorder claim is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are of such severity as to preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board finds that he is entitled to TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's right ear hearing loss is related to service, specifically noise exposure. The case will be sent back for a clarifying medical opinion.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis prior to October 10, 2015 was denied. The appeal for bilateral hearing loss service connection was also denied. A rating in excess of 20 percent for left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis since October 10, 2015 was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial compensable rating for various conditions are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service.

The Veteran's hearing loss has worsened, as evidenced by a November 2018 private audiometry report. However, the report is incomplete due to lack of Maryland CNC test results. The Board remanded for a new audiological examination to determine the current severity of his bilateral hearing loss and any associated functional impairment.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran did not have a current disability at any point during the appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is sufficiently severe to inhibit his ability to obtain gainful employment, and the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for left hand and right hand disabilities due to insufficient information in the claims file regarding these conditions.