Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran was exposed to noise during service and his current symptoms are related to this exposure. Service connection for right ear hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected. The Board found that the Veteran was exposed to excessive noise during service, which likely caused his current hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and granted service connection for tinnitus. The cases of duodenal ulcer, PTSD, and TDIU are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The claim for liver condition including hepatitis C is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at zero percent, as the average puretone threshold in both ears does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service connected. The right ear condition, throat condition, mouth condition, jaw condition, biting condition, balance condition, and dental conditions are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability and bilateral hearing loss, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. The Board also found no chronicity of the disabilities since separation from active duty.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations regarding his bilateral foot disability, low back disability, and sciatica claims. The hearing loss claim has been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, resulting in a grant of TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as his disability did not manifest to a level of severity that would warrant such a rating. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hemorrhoids is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, both of which are related to the Veteran's in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, sacroiliitis, and bilateral hearing loss due to potential errors in the original claim or insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to his death.

This decision denies service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's sleep disorder, PTSD, degenerative changes L5-S1 spine, bilateral lower extremity sciaticus, right total knee replacement, left knee degenerative arthritis, and TDIU are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,The Veteran's initial rating in excess of 70 percent for mood disorder remains on appeal as the maximum available rating has not been granted.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for bilateral hearing loss has been denied.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for a left ankle disability is remanded and will require further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss is due to military noise exposure during his service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical segmental dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, fatigue, skin disability, left hip disorder, and low back disability due to lack of a VA examination or medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their relationship to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is at least equipoise evidence to support these conditions as being related to military service.