Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has denied an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss, but has remanded the case to determine if a higher extraschedular rating is warranted due to symptoms not covered by the current rating criteria.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's left ear hearing loss. The Veteran should be afforded a new VA examination to determine if his preexisting left ear hearing loss underwent an increase in severity during service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for Meniere’s disease, back disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disability due to outstanding records and need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the Appellant, and therefore the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss; increased ratings for Parkinson's disease and a low back disability; and TDIU prior to December 10, 2012 have been dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss in December 2016. The Veteran filed a motion to revise this decision, alleging clear and unmistakable error (CUE), but the Board found no CUE.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability and bilateral hearing loss were denied. The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis was also denied as not warranting an initial compensable evaluation.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection, rating assignment, and effective date issues.

The Veteran's initial claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was granted in October 2012, and he is now seeking an increased rating.,For his right knee patellofemoral syndrome (post-arthroscopic repair of meniscus tear), cervical spine degenerative spondylosis with disc protrusion, residual scar, right knee, radiculopathy in the left upper extremity, and radiculopathy in the right upper extremity, he is seeking increased ratings.

The Veteran's low back disability is now rated at 40 percent effective March 3, 2010. Other claims for increased ratings and service connection are also granted.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as zero percent disabling due to the average decibel loss in both ears being at level I, which corresponds to a zero percent rating.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder and bilateral hearing loss. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, increased coronary artery disease rating, and PTSD were denied. The decision also noted that the Veteran's heart condition has been consistent throughout the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hip disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and left leg numbness associated with a bilateral hip disability. The remand requires obtaining updated VA clinical records, scheduling VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions, and considering whether they are related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of recent medical records, and to obtain an updated VA audiological examination.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a right knee disorder, hearing loss, and tinnitus due to conflicting medical opinions and insufficient evidence. The Veteran's right knee condition is being examined again to determine if it was caused or aggravated by his left knee disability. His hearing loss and tinnitus are also being evaluated to see if they were related to in-service noise exposure.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issue of an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete development of evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder NOS is rated at 50 percent, but no higher. The Board has also remanded several other issues including service connection for sensorineural hearing loss in both ears, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's right knee disability is not established, and his bilateral hearing loss and sleep apnea are also not established. The Veteran was granted service connection for chest pain (lump in sternum).,Service connection for the remaining conditions has been denied.