Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for an additional examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete medical opinions and missing VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for additional development, including obtaining an audiogram and further medical opinions.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the claims of service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear tinnitus, PTSD, and oral cancer can be adjudicated. The Veteran must file timely appeals in response to the September 2017 SOCs addressing these issues. Additionally, a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's oral cancer is required.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and to schedule her for appropriate VA examinations. The claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence and examination results.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss disability are granted as service connected due to in-service noise exposure during his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an adjustment disorder with anxiety that is related to his service-connected tinnitus. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was also denied as there were no in-service or post-service diagnoses of this condition.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus has been denied as the maximum schedular rating is already assigned.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, with all reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the Veteran's previously denied claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's assertions were considered, but did not provide sufficient new information.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss will be reconsidered.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and kidney stones, but granted a noncompensable evaluation for his right ear hearing loss disability.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms are rated at the maximum schedular rating of 70 percent, and he is granted a separate compensable disability rating for TBI. The hearing loss in the left ear has been service-connected, and his migraine headaches have also received an increased rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining missing VA and military records, scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to determine the etiology of his diagnosed conditions, and providing him with an opportunity to respond.

The Veteran's hypertension, cerebrovascular accident (including residuals) associated with hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss are all service-connected. The Veteran is currently rated at 20% for his lumbar degenerative disc disease.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling prior to May 16, 2012. The Board also granted the Veteran a TDIU for his service-connected disabilities prior to May 10, 2011.