Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's right foot condition, including pes planus and hammer toes, is not service-connected as there was no aggravation of pre-existing conditions during service.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied due to lack of evidence showing a current disability within the VA-defined criteria.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, but new evidence was presented to reopen the claim for PTSD. The rating for bilateral hearing loss remains at noncompensable.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus. Service connection is remanded for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has not decided the service connection claims for heart disorder, bilateral hearing loss, chronic bronchitis, left hip disorder, right hip disorder, and urinary incontinence. The Veteran's claim for reopening of his heart disorder is denied. Service connection for these conditions remains denied.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that his audiometric results do not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened, but the underlying claim remains denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and stomach condition have also been reopened, with the underlying claims remaining denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran needs to provide VA medical examinations or opinions regarding his conditions, and he must also file a Substantive Appeal if he wishes to proceed with these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are likely related to noise exposure during his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is granted as service-connected. The claims for unstable angina, hypertension, umbilical hernia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and chronic renal insufficiency are denied.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to November 12, 2015, and any rating in excess of 10 percent thereafter is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral extremities, and bilateral hearing loss are all granted. Service connection is also established for tinnitus with an effective date of July 24, 2012.

The Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss have been denied as the symptoms do not warrant higher ratings under VA schedular criteria.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a nexus to service.

The Board has remanded multiple service connection claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and residuals of a traumatic brain injury due to outstanding medical records. The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and perforated tympanic membrane are not rated as they meet the criteria for non-compensable ratings.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, and the issue of an increased evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for initial RO consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's current bilateral tinnitus is considered to be at least as likely as not caused by his in-service noise exposure, while the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is less likely than not related to his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated as non-compensable, with Level I hearing loss in both ears. The appeal for a compensable rating is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the legal criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance, assistance in purchasing a vehicle or adaptive equipment, specially adapted housing, or a home adaptation grant.