Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss was rated at 10 percent from December 21, 2009 to February 24, 2014 and at a rating in excess of 50 percent thereafter. The Board found that the current ratings were correct.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated at 20 percent from December 7, 2009 to April 1, 2010 and at 10 percent from April 1, 2010 to August 7, 2014. Effective August 7, 2014, the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated at 40 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, tinea pedis (foot fungus), cervical degenerative disc disease, a back condition, and hand fungus have all been denied. The Veteran does not meet the threshold criteria for a current disability in any of these conditions as per VA regulations.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and bilateral hearing loss, and has denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and bilateral hearing loss disability are not related to service. The claim for erectile dysfunction is dismissed, while the claim for bilateral hearing loss disability is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right foot hallux rigidus is etiologically related to an in-service injury, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is related to his active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, varicose veins of the right lower extremity, and pansinusitis. The Veteran was not granted any benefits.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to determine the nature of his bilateral leg condition and left ear hearing loss.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and compression fracture of the 8th thoracic vertebra do not meet the criteria for service connection or an increased rating, respectively.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for a low back disability. The Veteran's degenerative changes and lordosis of the lumbar spine are found to be related to his in-service injury, raising reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to exposure to loud noise during military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his active service, and therefore denied these claims.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability has been rated as 10 percent disabling since the date of claim, effective March 21, 2017.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service, while his lower back disorder, left knee disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorders are not.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA audiology examination and reviewing the September 2013 private medical opinion.

The Board found that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss did not manifest during her period of service and is not otherwise related to her military service, including noise exposure. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding in favor of service connection.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and asbestosis are related to service. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, thus the criteria for TDIU have not been met.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to active service.

The Veteran's hearing loss is rated as noncompensable, and the tinea or pityriasis versicolor condition does not meet criteria for a higher rating.,Both issues were denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.