Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain clarification on the etiology of his current bilateral hearing loss disability, as there are conflicting opinions in the record regarding its relationship to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have right ear hearing loss for VA purposes and therefore, service connection is denied. The appeal is remanded to obtain additional evidence and a medical opinion regarding left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied in March 2013. The RO assigned April 14, 2014 as the effective date after receiving a request to reopen his previously denied claims.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is found to be etiologically related to active duty service and therefore granted. The issue of tinnitus has been remanded for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability as defined by VA regulations and there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or tinnitus. As such, service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus cannot be established.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to determine the etiology of any current bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus found.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, GERD, hematuria, fibromyalgia, ulcer, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, left shoulder disability, nerve damage to the left hand, arms, and feet, and right hand disability have been denied due to lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed in-service stressors and no link between current conditions and service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have not rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's compensation benefits were reduced due to incarceration, resulting in an overpayment. The AOJ must provide a detailed audit of the overpayment and explain its calculation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and updated medical records, as his hearing loss has reportedly worsened during the pendency of this appeal.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a neck condition, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and sinusitis due to new and material evidence. Service connection is granted for all four conditions.,Tinnitus was found to be at least as likely as not caused by noise exposure during service.

The Board found that the Veteran's left-ear hearing loss and OSA were not incurred or aggravated by his active duty service. The VA examiner concluded there was no evidence to support onset of hearing loss during his reserve service activations, nor did it link the current conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and updated treatment records.

The Veteran's tinnitus is likely related to his service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss has been rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for this condition. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss from June 7, 2013 to March 30, 2016 was denied. The Board found that there is no clinical evidence to rate the nature and extent of the appellant's sensorineural hearing loss during this period in accordance with VA regulation.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his military service.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is not found to be related to his service-connected anaphylactic bee sting allergy, but he is granted TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied, but his claim for tinnitus is granted.