Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for a bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hip disorder, left ankle disability, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy due to incomplete evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hearing loss disability did not manifest within a year of separation from service and is not related to in-service noise exposure. The issues of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for PTSD and to service connection for erectile dysfunction are remanded due to new evidence and need further examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary due to the Veteran's assertions of current bilateral ear, gynecological and hearing loss disabilities incurred during active duty.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to his active service, specifically in-service noise exposure. The VA examiner concluded that an opinion could not be provided without resorting to speculation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened. The claim for a rating greater than 10 percent for hypertension has been denied. The Board has ordered the case remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records, schedule the Veteran for an examination regarding his bilateral hearing loss, and provide an addendum medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left knee osteoarthritis, PTSD, CAD, right ankle osteoarthritis, and shrapnel wound scars, are rated at a combined 90 percent. The Board finds that these conditions render the Veteran unable to maintain substantially gainful employment due to their severity and nature.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to April 28, 2017 and remanded the issue of entitlement to a higher rating from that date forward.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current hearing loss is not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence in the record regarding their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The right and left knee disabilities are remanded due to conflicting medical evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left shoulder disability, bilateral hearing loss, asbestosis, sleep apnea, and depression due to outstanding VA treatment records.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and knee disorders, were not adjudicated in the July 2018 rating decision. The Board has referred these issues to the AOJ for appropriate action.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and for sleep apnea are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as incurred in active duty. The issues of service connection for a left wrist disability, neck disability, bilateral hearing loss, and patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee are remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues related to hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, and psychiatric disorders. The appeal was dismissed.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for hearing loss due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. However, the case is being remanded as further development and examination are needed before a decision can be made.

The Veteran's service-connected tinnitus is granted, but a higher rating for the condition is denied. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and sleep disorder are not shown to be related to service. Service connection for right leg disorder, left leg disorder, left foot disorder, and right foot disorder is denied. Service connection for hypertension is denied. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted as secondary to tinnitus.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for bilateral hearing loss, recurrent tinnitus, and neurological impairment of the lower extremities. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. A VA examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to his service aboard the USS Enterprise.