Hearing loss Board decisions
139,098 indexed Board decisions for Hearing loss.
Badges describe the whole decision, not the outcome for every condition listed. An appeal can grant one issue and deny or remand another. Check the original decision for each issue; these outcomes do not predict your claim.
- Whole decision: DeniedFebruary 2018
The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.
- Whole decision: DeniedFebruary 2018
The Veteran's hearing loss has been evaluated at a 30% rating since the appeal was initiated, based on his bilateral hearing acuity levels. The current evaluation does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Whole decision: DeniedFebruary 2018
The Board has determined that the Veteran's retracted right ear drum and right ear hearing loss are not related to his military service.
- Whole decision: DeniedFebruary 2018
The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is denied as he does not require regular aid and assistance due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Whole decision: DeniedFebruary 2018
The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as evidenced by VA medical opinions. The preponderance of evidence supports a denial of these claims.
- Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2018
The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of diabetes, hypertension, or a kidney condition. The service connection claims for these conditions are denied.
- Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2018
The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are denied as there is no current diagnosis or credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Whole decision: GrantedJanuary 2018
The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and sleep apnea, finding that both conditions are related to the Veteran's military service. The decision also grants a secondary basis of service connection for sleep apnea as it is aggravated by his service-connected status post skull fracture.
- Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2018
The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability has been reopened and granted. The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise regarding service connection for this condition, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.,The Veteran's left ankle condition is less likely than not incurred or caused by his military service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2018
The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinion and the need for additional development of his employment history.
- Whole decision: GrantedJanuary 2018
The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and various lower extremity conditions are all granted. The Board finds that the Veteran has established a current disability, in-service noise exposure, and continuity of symptoms.
- Whole decision: GrantedJanuary 2018
The Veteran is granted service connection for sleep apnea and a noncompensable disability rating for left ear hearing loss.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2018
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA audiology examination to assess the severity of his bilateral hearing loss.
- Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2018
The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of a nexus between his in-service noise exposure and current hearing loss or tinnitus. The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2018
The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a new VA audiology examination and obtaining outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated after these actions.
- Whole decision: GrantedJanuary 2018
The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is related to his active service, and thus grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.
- Whole decision: GrantedJanuary 2018
The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to service and the Board finds that he has established a grant of service connection for this condition.
- Whole decision: GrantedJanuary 2018
The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his active duty service, thus granting service connection for these conditions.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2018
The Board has decided to remand the case for a new VA audiological examination to determine if the Veteran has left ear hearing loss disability and its likely etiology, specifically whether it is related to his service noise exposure. The claim will be readjudicated after this additional development.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2018
The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for an addendum medical advisory opinion.
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