Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal regarding his bilateral hearing loss claim is dismissed. His tinnitus claim is granted, and the Board has remanded other issues including service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bowel impairment disorder, left leg sciatica, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, and right leg sciatica.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as there was no evidence of aggravation during or within one year after service, and the preexisting condition did not worsen.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was evaluated as level I in both ears, resulting in a non-compensable disability rating. The Board found that the Veteran does not qualify for a compensable disability rating at any time during the appeals period.

The Board has granted service connection for coccygeal strain, lumbar strain, left hip DJD status post stress fracture, and acne dermatillomania as secondary to service-connected obsessive compulsive disorder. Service connection was denied for left knee strain, right hip strain, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted service connection, as they started during his military service and continue to occur. His adjustment disorder with depression is also granted service connection, as it was aggravated by his service-connected tinnitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss disability, residuals of a stroke, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) as there was no evidence to support these conditions during her active duty or within one year of separation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability had its clinical onset due to acoustic trauma sustained during his period of service, and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for right ear hearing loss disability and TDIU has been remanded due to the need for additional development. The left ear hearing loss issue is also being remanded for clarification of its relationship to service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted. Bilateral hearing loss is established under continuity of symptomology, while tinnitus is found to be secondary to the service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability, finding that it is related to noise exposure during his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to his in-service noise exposure and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to in-service noise exposure, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to new and relevant evidence added to the record since the most recent Supplemental Statement of the Case in June 2018.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. Service connection was not granted due to lack of a diagnosed disability in the left ear or sleep disturbances. The cervical strain and left ankle conditions did not meet criteria for higher ratings based on current evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for broken toes of the right foot, a right foot disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and sleep apnea due to the unavailability of the Veteran's service treatment records. The Veteran is required to be provided with VA examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depression), and erectile dysfunction as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is likely related to his military service, and the claim for this condition is granted.,There is no evidence of a dental disability that warrants compensation. The Veteran’s gum condition does not meet the criteria for VA compensation.,VA examinations are needed to determine if the Veteran has a left knee condition, bilateral foot condition, allergic rhinitis, or sinusitis related to his military service.,VA examinations are needed to determine if the Veteran's current bilateral foot condition is related to his military service.,VA examinations are needed to determine if the Veteran’s sinus conditions (allergic rhinitis and sinusitis) are related to his military service.,No evidence of a preexisting sinus condition prior to service.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus, as his lay statements regarding exposure to aircraft engine noise and jet fuel were not considered in the previous opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including back pain, neck pain, bilateral ankle and lower leg pain, bilateral knee pain, shin splints, hearing loss, tinnitus, respiratory condition (to include asthma), and skin condition (to include eczema and dermatitis). The claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.