Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and left foot neuropathy are rated at the lowest possible levels. The right foot neuropathy is rated as 20 percent prior to April 9, 2012, but not higher.

The Veteran's death was caused by a gunshot wound to the head, but service connection for the cause of his death cannot be established as it is not linked to his active service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted. The Board found that the current conditions are related to his military service, despite some conflicting medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD was denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of a current hearing loss disability under VA regulations, and the Veteran’s PTSD symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted as he meets the schedular criteria for a combined rating of 90% due to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, which renders him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's case is being remanded to determine the current severity of his bilateral hearing loss symptoms and to evaluate his service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as non-compensable due to the severity of his condition, which does not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to outstanding SSA records and a need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims of higher rating for PTSD, service connection for hearing loss, heart condition, sinusitis, left ankle and knee conditions, scar of right eyebrow, and tinnitus. The RO is directed to address these issues.

The Board dismissed all appeals related to the Veteran's claims for service connection, rating increases, or SMC based on his disability. The appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran’s representative.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left knee condition, and right knee condition due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is rated as noncompensable, with the Board finding that his audiometric results do not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is granted as it was incurred in service due to acoustic trauma.,Headaches are also granted as they were incurred in service due to acoustic trauma.,Low back disability is remanded for further examination and opinion.,Obstructive sleep apnea is remanded for further examination and opinion.,Diabetes mellitus is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims due to insufficient evidence and additional medical records need to be obtained. The Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is at least as likely as not related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, and diabetic nephropathy with hypertension is currently rated as 20 percent disabling. The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly evaluate these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inaccurate factual premise in a previous VA examiner's opinion regarding the Veteran's hearing loss disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to insufficient evidence in some cases, including lack of a proper VA examination.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected. The Veteran's myopathy and anti-TS HDS neuropathy are remanded for further development regarding herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss was reopened, and the Board found that his right ear hearing loss is related to service. Service connection for right ear hearing loss has been granted.