Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss is denied because the evidence does not show a current disability of left ear hearing loss that meets VA compensation criteria.

The Board denied service connection for a right ankle disability, hearing loss, and residuals of hepatitis B due to lack of evidence showing chronic conditions during or within one year after service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability is not related to his service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, as he is able to perform his daily activities independently.

The Veteran's right elbow disorder, cervical spine disorder, left hip disorder, and left leg disorder are all remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss (right ear) and right ear disorder are also remanded for further examination and opinion.,Additional records from the National Guard, private medical providers, and military hospitals are needed to verify the Veteran’s service periods.

The Veteran's hearing loss is denied as it did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period and continuity of symptomatology is not established. The disability is also not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous instructions.

The Board dismissed the claim for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss. The Veteran's PTSD is granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent, but not higher, for the entire appeal period.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions began during service and have been recurrent since then.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is related to his in-service noise exposure and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is rated at 10 percent since November 21, 2014. The Board found that the evidence did not show a compensable rating prior to this date or any higher rating from then on.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and bilateral peripheral neuropathy due to new evidence provided by the Veteran. The claim for GERD is being deferred until more information can be obtained regarding the alleged contaminated water and food supply on board the U.S.S. Midway.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but has remanded the issue of service connection for a bilateral eye disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The Veteran was not granted a higher rating for his bilateral hearing loss or chronic otitis externa, and the Board found that he did not meet the criteria for a TDIU due to lack of substantial evidence regarding his employment history.

Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss, but denied for cervical spine DJD, hypertension, right carpal tunnel syndrome, left arm disorder, left ankle disorder, and right ankle disorder. The TBI, equilibrium disorder, and gastroesophageal reflux disease claims are also denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as related to in-service noise exposure. The chronic sleep impairment is granted as secondary to the service-connected mood disorder. The low back and right leg disorders are remanded for further examination, while the left leg disorder remains remanded due to its interdependence with other issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for a right knee condition and bilateral hearing loss disability due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss was not incurred during service and is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for ischemic heart disease, lumbar spine condition, and bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection. The Veteran's myocardial bridge is being examined to determine if it pre-existed his service or was aggravated by herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder disorder and low back disorder were denied, but the claim for new and material evidence for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.