Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was granted a higher rating of 20 percent effective October 7, 2013. Service connection for left ankle disorder, diabetes mellitus, and bilateral hearing loss were all granted.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is found to be due to in-service exposure to acoustic trauma. The right knee disability is not service connected.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss and back disability, including obtaining service treatment records and conducting a VA examination.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and granted service connection for tinnitus. The issue of residuals of a broken nose, to include sinus problems is pending as the Veteran contends these conditions are related to an auto accident during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and right ear hearing loss have been reopened, and he is now service-connected for these conditions. His tinnitus claim has also been reopened.,He was granted increased ratings for his bilateral pes planus disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board has determined that a new VA audiological examination is needed to address the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate opinion in the previous examination. The case will be remanded for this purpose.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service noise exposure. The skin disability and COPD claims are remanded due to lack of a VA examination.

The Board has granted a 100% rating for hypothyroidism and a 10% rating for bilateral hearing loss effective from August 8, 2013 to December 28, 2015. The Veteran's other periods of service connection have been correctly rated as noncompensable.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is rated at 50 percent, and he meets the criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim to reopen his claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss. It has also established that his tinnitus is related to active service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a lack of discussion regarding in-service noise exposure and the cause of current hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA medical examination. The purpose of this development is to provide an adequate statement of reasons or bases regarding the Veteran's claim of entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and consideration of the submitted evidence.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions and issues, including service connection for various disorders. The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus have not been shown to be related to service, with the exception of possible noise exposure during service. The Board finds that the evidence does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed as he has withdrawn them.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a disability for VA purposes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current tinnitus is etiologically related to his active service, and therefore grants the claim for service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not currently have a hearing loss disability for VA compensation purposes and therefore, service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.