Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance or housebound status.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, including noise exposure. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal. The Board found in favor of service connection for headaches, but denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings need further review due to incomplete records. The case is being sent back to obtain missing VA treatment records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a compensable rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was previously rated as noncompensable prior to April 30, 2018. Since then, the Veteran has been granted a 20% rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding lumbar spine, cervical spine, diabetes mellitus, arthritis, migraine disability, glaucoma, and cataracts. The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disability. The issues of service connection for a back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus remain unresolved.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military noise exposure. The decision is based on evidence showing current disabilities and a link between those disabilities and service.

Service connection is granted for left shoulder arthritis, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. Service connection is remanded for a respiratory disability and the cause of death.,Respiratory disability: The Veteran's exposure to asbestos aboard USS Munda during service may be related to his COPD. The Board requests an opinion on whether any diagnosed respiratory disability was at least as likely as not caused or contributed substantially to the Veteran’s death.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, and are not related to his military service. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss. The Veteran is required to undergo a new examination and provide additional medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus for further examination and medical opinions due to inadequate previous evaluations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion and need for additional development of records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after further examination and review.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is remanded due to the need for additional examination.

The Board dismissed the claim for lumbar degenerative disc disease and granted reopening of the claim for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is considered to be related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss has worsened since his last VA examination in 2015. The decision is remanded to clarify the Maryland CNC test used for speech discrimination and to schedule a VA examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected left ear hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding bilateral hearing loss.