Hearing loss Board decisions

Service connection is denied for sleep apnea and hypotension. Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depressive disorder and PTSD), and headache disability.,The Veteran's current diagnoses of these conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus due to the need for an addendum opinion considering the Veteran's detailed reports of noise exposure in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no current disabilities related to the conditions claimed, except for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as there is no evidence of a current disability that meets VA's definition of hearing loss.

The Board denied service connection for a rash, bilateral hearing loss, bilateral hand arthritis, and bilateral eye condition. The claim for TDIU is also remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, asthma, and hypertension have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for a right shoulder disability, an initial compensable evaluation for a right ankle disability, and entitlement to TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss as the evidence did not show it was incurred in or aggravated by service, and continuity of symptomatology could not be established.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for back, bilateral leg, and bilateral knee disorders are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The issues have not been decided on the merits.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there was no evidence of a current disability.,The Veteran's claim for left elbow epicondylitis and ulnar nerve palsy is denied due to lack of diagnosed condition.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The claims of service connection for residual injury to the face with dental trauma and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, affective disorder, and adjustment disorder) are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinus disability, bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, and gout. The decision also granted a 10% rating for a fractured fourth metacarpal of the right hand.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

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

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has worsened, and he is having difficulty at work and in social settings. The Board has ordered a more current VA examination to assess the severity of his condition.

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

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

The Veteran's service connection claim for right ear hearing loss was reopened, and the claim is granted. The Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability remains at a noncompensable rating.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has not been manifested by hearing worse than Level I in either ear, and the disability rating for his condition remains at 0 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate opinion in the January 2017 VA examination.

The Board has denied service connection for left ear hearing loss and major depressive disorder (MDD), but granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims of service connection for sleep apnea, PTSD, and anxiety disorder are remanded due to the need for further examination.