Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss but granted service connection for tinnitus. The Veteran's current tinnitus is considered to be related to his in-service noise exposure, while the hearing loss is not.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there was no evidence linking the conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for service-connected bilateral sensorineural hearing loss was denied. The Board also remanded the issues of an increased rating for eczema and entitlement to a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus based on continuity of symptoms since service, under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.303(b).

The Board has denied service connection for retinopathy, right upper extremity neuropathy, and left upper extremity neuropathy. The claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's appeals for bilateral hearing loss and hernia condition were dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss disability is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. However, the case is remanded as a VA examination is needed to determine if there is a link between the Veteran's hearing loss and his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability was rated as noncompensable prior to March 20, 2018. Effective from March 20, 2018, the Veteran is entitled to a rating of 40 percent for his bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to the need for updated VA records and a new examination.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD have been granted service connection. Bilateral hearing loss is presumed due to in-service acoustic trauma. Tinnitus is secondary to the service-connected bilateral hearing loss. PTSD is linked to combat stressors experienced during service.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss from January 20, 2011.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU from May 14, 2013 due to his service-connected disabilities. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to May 14, 2013, is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a rating in excess of 10 percent for his left shoulder disability is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, and depressive disorder were denied. The Veteran was granted service connection for migraine headaches as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus. Service connection for a right shoulder disability was granted with an initial rating of 30 percent effective March 14, 2011.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence suggesting that his assertions about these conditions may not have been accurately documented in previous examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions began during active service due to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has decided that the claims of service connection for various disabilities, including back disability, bilateral hip disability, left knee disability, bilateral eye disability, bilateral hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus, trouble speaking, TBI, and headaches are remanded due to new evidence received after the last statement of the case.