Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left ankle disabilities, as well as his requests for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.,There is no evidence of a current right or left ankle disability. The Veteran’s service treatment records do not show any ankle injuries.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The case is remanded for further development regarding his claims for an initial compensable rating for benign essential tremors and TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he passed away during the pendency of his hearing loss claim, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of a deceased person's case.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension are remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations, additional service treatment records, and updated outpatient treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of relevant VA treatment records. The Veteran is asked to provide authorization for VA to obtain any private medical records related to his conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity and an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as 10 percent prior to November 1, 2017 and 50 percent thereafter.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection for back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD).

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or chronic conditions, and the Veteran's current symptoms are not related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for COPD, hearing loss, and tinnitus. The claims for hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding their etiology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss began during service and is related to his military noise exposure, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. As a result, service connection for right ear hearing loss is granted.

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

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, neuropathy of the right upper extremity, and immune system problems due to exposure to Mustard Gas and/or Gulf War Environmental Hazard. The Veteran's service connection claim is being reviewed again with additional medical opinions.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claims for bilateral hearing loss disability, diabetes mellitus type II, gout, and erectile dysfunction (ED) is granted. The claim of service connection for vestibular disorder (claimed as dizziness) remains denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, panic attacks, bilateral hearing loss, memory loss, and PTSD due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded all issues on appeal due to non-compliance with previous directives. The Veteran's surviving spouse is being provided another opportunity for the claims file to be updated and any necessary medical opinions obtained.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus are granted. The Board found that the Veteran was exposed to loud noises, including an explosion during his active duty service, which resulted in current hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the percentage requirements for a TDIU. The Board has remanded the case to determine if referral to the Director of Compensation Service is warranted due to exceptional circumstances.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability has worsened, affecting his ability to enjoy activities and communicate in social environments. The Board orders a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied as he did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied due to lack of evidence showing it manifested during service or within one year of service.