Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the claims for right ear hearing loss and right shoulder condition.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's low back disability, right femoral hernia, and bilateral hearing loss. The case is therefore REMANDED for these purposes.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinnitus and hearing loss, as well as service connection for PTSD, were denied. The maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is assigned for the Veteran's tinnitus. No compensable evaluation was granted for his bilateral hearing loss disability. Service connection for PTSD could not be established based on the evidence provided.

The Veteran's tinnitus is established as service-connected, while his neuropathy and bilateral hearing loss are denied. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD and a depressive disorder) is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, including noise exposure during active duty. As such, these conditions have been granted service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unemployable prior to July 7, 2010. His education and experience allow for both physical and sedentary work.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need to obtain additional VA treatment records from 1970s, including any treatment records from Dr. S.J.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to be related to his military service and is considered a current disability.,Bilateral hearing loss was not found to be related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for Meniere's disease, anxiety disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a shell fragment wound are dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn these claims.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is granted from April 7, 1998 to January 29, 2008.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current left ankle disability that was incurred in or caused by active service. The case is being remanded for further development, including an examination to determine if the Veteran has bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus related to service exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of frostbite, bilateral hands has been reopened and is now considered. The Board finds that new evidence supports the reopening of this claim.,Service connection for PTSD has been granted based on credible reports of in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran is unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, which are rated as a combined rating of at least 70 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted, and his tinnitus disability is not rated higher than the current 10% evaluation.

The Veteran's hearing loss disability was rated at a noncompensable level prior to January 22, 2015. From that date, the Veteran is entitled to a 10% rating for her bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus had its onset during his military service and granted service connection for this condition. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is pending, as it was not addressed in the decision.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that new and material evidence has been received. The Board also found that these conditions are related to service.

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

The Veteran's hearing loss is related to service and has been granted. The remaining claims for increased ratings, TDIU, and automobile claim are remanded.