Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's sleep apnea and bilateral hearing loss are granted, but the issue of a compensable disability rating for his hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is not service connected as it preexisted service and was not aggravated by noise exposure. The right ear hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating due to its mild nature.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unemployable since February 17, 2011. The Board has granted TDIU effective that date.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating prior to March 14, 2013, in excess of 40 percent disabling prior to January 13, 2016, and in excess of 50 percent thereafter for bilateral hearing loss was denied by the Board.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to his active service, specifically the exposure to acoustic trauma during his time as a Light Weapons Infantryman. The Board found that the Veteran's separation examination did not show any evidence of hearing loss, but the private audiologist provided sufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the Veteran's current hearing loss and his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety disorder NOS and depressive disorder NOS has been reopened, and the Board is granting this aspect of his appeal. The appeals for bilateral hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disorders (including as secondary to tinnitus), and sleep disorder are being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted, but only to reopen the claims. The claim for PTSD has not been reopened.,The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's current hearing loss or tinnitus had onset in active service.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, and the issues of service connection for a back disability, left leg disability, hypertension, GERD, and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to incomplete evidence.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was evaluated, but it did not meet the criteria for an initial compensable evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there is insufficient evidence to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hearing loss and hypertension claims.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions began during his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease, but the case is remanded for a VA audiologist to address whether the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted service connection, while his claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, chronic sinusitis, respiratory disorder, sleep disturbances, GERD, headaches, and testicular pain are denied. The decision also includes remand items.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during active duty service due to acoustic trauma. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or its onset within one year of discharge.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his claim for an increased rating of bilateral hearing loss, and the Board dismissed it as a result.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus. Service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the issues of increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, right ankle strain, and bilateral pes planus due to new evidence. The service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability is also remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus are granted as service connected, with the Board resolving all doubts in favor of the Veteran.