Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's left shoulder fracture resulted in residual irregularity of the clavicle, which is service connected. Bilateral hearing loss and a right ear disability (presumably tinnitus) are not service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete evidence and need for VA examinations.

The Veteran's hearing loss is as likely as not related to his active military service, and the Board finds that service connection for hearing loss is warranted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, chronic eye infections, and diabetes mellitus. The case is remanded for further development related to these issues.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete service personnel records and the need for a VA audiological examination to determine if his current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) are all service-connected. The decision is based on credible evidence of current disabilities and a link to service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, resulting in a denial.

The Veteran's left knee disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are all determined to be related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not have onset during active service, were not shown to be related to service noise exposure, and are not otherwise etiologically related. As a result, the claims for service connection were denied.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was denied as his hearing impairment did not meet the criteria for any higher rating under VA's rating schedule.

The Board finds that the evidence is in at least relative equipoise and, as such, service connection for hearing loss is warranted.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is related to service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The issue of entitlement to service connection for headaches remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for right ear hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of extraschedular criteria.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral lower extremity amputations and prostate cancer, cause him to require regular aid and attendance due to his inability to perform daily activities.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and no effective dates or ratings were granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluation are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing VA examinations.

The Veteran was found unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as a result of his service-connected disabilities, effective February 1, 2013.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was caused by in-service acoustic trauma and service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate etiological opinions and the need for additional records, particularly from the Veteran's former employer.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability is service-connected, and he meets the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities. His erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for an increased rating.