Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to acoustic trauma in service.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for chronic skin disorder, PTSD, hearing loss, tinnitus, nerve disability of the ear, heart disability, and abdominal disorder (cyclic vomiting syndrome) were granted. Service connection was established for vitiligo and denied for other conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea, narcolepsy, amputation of left lower extremity, and right knee reconstruction surgery are not supported by the evidence. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted from November 27, 2017, forward.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a foot condition, a back condition, loss of sense of taste, and loss of sense of smell.

The appeal of the denials of service connection for various conditions due to herbicide exposure is dismissed. Service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee, right shoulder, and left shoulder disabilities are related to his in-service parachute jumps. The tinnitus is linked to military noise exposure, and bilateral hearing loss is associated with service.

The Veteran's appeal to increase his rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss was dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal via his accredited representative.

The Veteran's last VA audiological examination was from November 2014, and he claims his hearing loss disability has worsened since then. The Board finds a remand is needed to provide the Veteran with another VA examination to assess the current severity of his hearing loss.

The Board has decided that additional audiogram records are needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's hearing loss claim, and thus remands the case for further action.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, bilateral hearing loss, and obstructive sleep apnea are not service-connected.,Service connection for a psychiatric disability (depression) secondary to lumbar spine disability is remanded. The Veteran currently meets the schedular requirements for a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's tinnitus claim is denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of tinnitus, and his hearing loss claim requires additional development including verification of ACDUTRA service.

The appellant has withdrawn her appeals for service connection for right ear hearing loss and left hip disability, thus the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD have been denied. The Board found insufficient evidence to establish a service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his bilateral hearing loss must be remanded to provide the Veteran with an adequate examination. The TDIU issue also needs further development, including obtaining a combined effects opinion on the impact of multiple service-connected disabilities on employment.

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

Your appeals for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is rated at a 50% since May 22, 2018. The VA has determined that the Veteran meets the criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted.,The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and psychiatric disabilities (PTSD, major depressive disorder, anxiety) are remanded for further review.