Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are inextricably intertwined with his claims for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder distinct from PTSD, as well as his claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU). Therefore, these issues must be remanded to allow VA to obtain all available service treatment records and corroborate the Veteran's reported stressors. Additionally, the Veteran needs to have additional medical examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeals of service connection claims for degenerative lumbar spine disease, cervical spine injury, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's hearing loss disability claim is being remanded due to the need for updated VA audiological testing records.

The Board has denied service connection for hearing loss and remanded the issue of tinnitus. The Veteran's hearing loss is not related to his active duty service, but the claim for tinnitus remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following all forms of substantially gainful employment.

The Board is remanding the case due to issues related to hearing loss and TDIU, including seeking additional treatment records and a VA examination.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus. Service connection claims for other conditions are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, but have been attributed to pre-existing conditions or other causes. The claim for hearing loss of the left ear is denied, while the claim for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran will need to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his BHL and whether his tinnitus is caused or aggravated by his service-connected BHL.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and sleep apnea, are likely to render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision on any of the issues.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is related to his military service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for irritable bowel syndrome and hearing loss were dismissed. A rating of 20 percent, but no more, was granted for the service-connected irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss as his measured bilateral hearing loss was not shown to be worse than Level III for both ears.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to be obtained and the appeal must be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable due to the severity of his hearing impairment, which is currently at Level I in both ears.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for left eye aphakia are now pending.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and low back disorder as there was no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for bilateral high frequency hearing loss as new and material evidence was not received, and the condition is considered a pre-existing disorder that was not aggravated by service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and acquired psychiatric disorder (to include anxiety) are found to be related to his service.,Service connection is granted for left knee degenerative joint disease, bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, foot fungus, and headaches.