Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities from September 1, 2012 to April 29, 2013.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable evaluation as his hearing acuity levels have consistently been at Level II in both ears, resulting in no more than noncompensable ratings.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for the VA to obtain his outstanding treatment records and conduct any other necessary development. The case will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's hearing acuity was not shown to be worse than Level I in either ear at any point during the appeal period, resulting in a noncompensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, or bilateral pes planus. The claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability in these conditions at any time during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating of lumbar spine disability and service connection for bilateral hearing loss were denied. The claim for TDIU was not addressed as it is part of the remand.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for clarification of the February 2012 audiometric evaluation and for a new VA audiology examination.

The Veteran's hearing impairment was rated at 30 percent from December 8, 2011 to October 26, 2014 for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. From October 27, 2014, the rating remained at 30 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU rating due to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is being remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current disability is related to in-service acoustic trauma during combat. The claim was reopened due to new evidence received since the prior final denial.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for asthma, service connection for sinusitis and a right ankle disability, and entitlement to TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a videoconference hearing at the earliest available opportunity. The RO will notify the Veteran of the date and time of the hearing, in accordance with 38 C.F.R. § 20.704(b).

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable since service connection was granted. The most recent audiometric evaluation showed mild to moderately severe sensorineural hearing loss, but the Veteran's functional impairment did not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to address his left knee condition and hearing loss/tinnitus.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining VA medical opinions and treatment records.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and chronic residuals of a jaw injury were not incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted a TDIU based on this.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and an updated medical opinion regarding his right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the current severity of his service-connected lumbar spine, right ankle, bilateral hearing loss, left elbow, left knee, and right knee disabilities. The claims will be returned to the Board for further appellate consideration.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the throat is not service-connected. The issues of frostbite residuals and bilateral hearing loss are pending.