Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, and he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient examination reports and opinions, as well as incomplete information regarding in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was granted, and the Board found that new evidence related to a previously unestablished element of the claim (bilateral hearing loss) has been submitted. The appeal is remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss as there was no evidence of a current disability meeting VA's definition of hearing loss, and the Veteran did not have a hearing loss disability at separation from service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and bilateral knee disorders, rendered him unable to work in any active or sedentary position he might have been able to obtain with his background. The Board has granted an effective date of January 19, 2011 for the TDIU.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted service connection, as is his lumbar spine disability at a 10% rating. The right leg radiculopathy remains at a 10% rating.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to lack of medical evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the issue of bilateral hearing loss remains under review.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's initial rating for TBI prior to April 28, 2016 was denied. A total rating of 100 percent is granted effective from April 28, 2016. The earlier effective dates for bilateral hearing loss and vertigo as well as service connection for residuals of TBI are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to evidence indicating worsening of the condition since his last VA examination in October 2014. He needs an updated examination and treatment records are requested.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left thigh disability, right foot injury, bilateral hearing loss, and headaches have been denied. The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claim for a lower back disability and his request for an increased rating for left ankle sprain.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. His bilateral hearing loss is denied an increased rating, and his gunshot wound to the right lower back area is granted a non-compensable rating.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions were not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and a right knee disability are granted. The claim for secondary service connection for left knee disability is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% prior to January 3, 2018 and 70% thereafter. His bilateral hearing loss was granted but denied in excess of the assigned percentage.

The Veteran's initial rating for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the inaccuracy of a previous examination conducted over four years ago. A new examination is needed to assess the current severity of his disability.