Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for bilateral toe disability, left ear hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and sleep disorder), left knee condition, ear condition (infections), and hypertension are all denied. The Board found no evidence of these conditions in service or within the presumptive period.

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

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's current hearing disability satisfies the criteria of 38 C.F.R. § 3.385, and his in-service noise exposure is considered. Resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, it is at least as likely as not that his bilateral hearing loss had its onset in service.

Service connection is denied for hearing loss and tinnitus as there is no evidence of current disability at present.,The Veteran's right hip, low back, left knee, right knee, right ankle, and left ankle disabilities are remanded due to incomplete service treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there is no probative evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's current disabilities and his active service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support entitlement to a higher evaluation for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability at any point during the appeal period. For migraine headaches, the claim is remanded as there are insufficient records and an examination is needed to determine if they are related to military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus due to insufficient information about the Veteran's periods of active duty.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's death is noted, but no substitution of claimant has been adjudicated yet.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are rated at their maximum levels. The Veteran's breathing problems and diabetes mellitus are remanded for further review.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss and remanded both issues of entitlement to service connection for left and right knee disabilities. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected hearing loss and knee disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's in-service acoustic trauma and persistent hearing loss since separation meet the criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but dismissed the appeal regarding tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed with respect to the issue of an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus. The claims for service connection for Bell's palsy and PTSD are reopened, but denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or a pre-existing condition.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a right shoulder disorder, bilateral knee disorder, hypertension, heart disorder, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus have been granted. The claim for dysuria remains pending.

The claim for service connection for a back disability is reopened, but the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, type II, and erectile dysfunction are denied.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is considered service-connected as it was incurred during his military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting VA's criteria for hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case due to concerns about the validity of previous audiometric test results for rating purposes. The Veteran will be scheduled for a new VA audiological examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected, while his left ear hearing loss and right knee disability are denied. The Board has also remanded the cases for further development.,Service connection for a lower back disability and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, dermatitis, a lumbar spine disorder, sciatica of the left lower extremity, and sciatica of the right lower extremity due to inextricably intertwined issues.