Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Board found that the Veteran's current hearing acuity warranted a 50% disability evaluation, and thus no higher rating is warranted. For his cyst on liver, the appeal is remanded due to insufficient information regarding exposure to nuclear reactors during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, hypertension and kidney disease secondary to service-connected lumbar strain, tinnitus, left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), and right lower extremity radiculopathy. The decision also remanded his claim for service connection for headaches.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new VA examination and clarification from the private audiologist regarding the type of testing used in the April 2017 report. Additionally, all relevant medical records must be obtained.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus but denied service connection for hearing loss. The Veteran's current hearing loss disability did not meet the threshold requirements for a VA disability rating at separation from service, and there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure causing his current hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for tinnitus, hearing loss, and PTSD have been denied.,Service connection requests for loss of sense of smell, taste, sinus condition, and erectile dysfunction (ED) have also been denied.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate examination. The VA examiner failed to consider relevant evidence of record, including conversion of audiometric readings from ASA units to ISO/ANSI units.

The Board denied the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and cataracts for accrued purposes due to lack of new and material evidence. The claim for service connection for tinnitus was not reopened as the submitted evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and sustaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the claims of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability due to outstanding SSA records. The Veteran's service connection claims for these conditions are pending.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to potential outstanding VA treatment records that may be relevant to the case.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Board found that the Veteran’s hearing levels did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 6100. The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to inadequate opinion regarding aggravation by asbestosis and onset during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD and TDIU due to potential issues with verifying in-service stressors and a need for further examination regarding employment impact.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine condition, left ankle condition, bilateral pes planus, and COPD. The Veteran's right foot hallux valgus was granted a compensable rating of 10%.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and vasomotor rhinitis have been denied. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left and right shoulder conditions due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, have been granted. However, his claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied due to lack of current disability. The initial ratings for other conditions are also denied.

The Board has denied service connection for hearing loss and granted a 10% rating for the scar from the caesarian section. The removal of the right fallopian tube and ovary are remanded due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating.,The Veteran's service connection claims for left arm condition, COPD, bilateral lung nodules, left thyroid mass, and carpal tunnel syndrome of the left hand are pending as they require verification of herbicide agent exposure during service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 10 percent, effective December 8, 2015. The Board found no basis for a higher rating prior to that date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied in November 2005 and again in November 2010. The Veteran did not submit new and material evidence within the appeal period, so both decisions became final. He submitted a request to reopen his claim on April 14, 2014, which resulted in an effective date of that day for service connection.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and a new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of his condition.