Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and otosclerosis were initially manifested during active service, warranting service connection.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a back disability is granted. The claim for an increased rating for dilated aortic root from December 10, 2010 to November 30, 2014 is denied as the RO had already severed service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development and medical inquiry, including obtaining VA treatment records, private medical information related to asbestos exposure, and any relevant information from a litigation firm.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as potential STRs. The Veteran's claims for service connection are pending.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and low back disability. The Veteran's pre-existing bilateral hearing loss was aggravated by active service, while his currently diagnosed low back disability is considered a chronic disease under VA regulations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a copy of the examiner's credentials.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were evaluated based on the applicable VA rating criteria. The Board found that his hearing loss did not warrant a compensable evaluation, as it was no more than Level II in both ears, and his tinnitus was rated at its maximum of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 6260.

Service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disorder is denied as the Veteran's current condition is not related to service.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is denied as these conditions are not presumed to have been incurred in service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for an additional VA examination of his bilateral hearing loss, as it has worsened since the last evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and consideration of the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and unobtained private medical records. The Veteran's claims for service connection are pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or continuity of symptomatology. The examiner opined that the current bilateral hearing loss is not related to military noise exposure.

The Veteran's request for hearings has been addressed, and the case is being remanded due to scheduling conflicts. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus remains under review.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination by a vocational specialist to assess his ability to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities. The claim will also be referred to the Director of Compensation for consideration of an extra-schedular TDIU if he does not meet the scheduler criteria.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his service connection claims, including obtaining STRs and private treatment records.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not have their onset in service, were not manifest to a compensable degree within one year of separation from service, and are not related to service. As such, the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied.

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

The Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are related to in-service noise exposure, and the Board has granted service connection for both conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his in-service noise exposure, and thus grants service connection for both conditions.