Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right ear hearing loss disability is related to his in-service noise exposure, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no CUE in the March 1993 rating decision, and the Veteran did not provide requested information or cooperate with VA examinations.

The Veteran's vertigo is rated at 30 percent, effective June 7, 2010. His bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are separately rated as part of his Meniere's disease diagnosis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disorder and increased rating for left ear hearing loss are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations, as well as obtaining updated treatment records.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including an examination to consider the impact of his bilateral hearing loss on his employability.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure.,Service connection was also granted for a back disability, but the Board found that it is less likely than not related to service.

The Board is remanding the case due to scheduling issues and will handle it in an expeditious manner. The Veteran's claims for PTSD, increased rating for invertebral disc syndrome, and reopening of bilateral hearing loss service connection are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further action.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection, including obtaining medical examinations and reviewing all relevant records.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's assertions of in-service onset and continuity are credible. Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss as there is no current disability.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and clarification from the private audiologist regarding the results of the September 2014 private audiogram.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer and an initial rating for bilateral hearing loss were denied. The Board found no current disability of skin cancer during the appeal period, and there was insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between any diagnosed condition and active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA opinion on the relationship between his squamous cell carcinoma and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to unavailability of service treatment records and need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to missing service treatment records and the need for a new VA examination for PTSD. The issues of increased evaluation for PTSD, entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, and entitlement to service connection for tinnitus are pending.

The Veteran has experienced bilateral hearing loss since his military service and the Board finds that this condition is related to in-service noise exposure. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal to reopen previously denied claims of service connection for pterygium and left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo.

The Board has decided the appeal and remanded it due to inadequate examination findings, requiring further clarification of audiometric test results from service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's coronary artery disease did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, and is not related to service. The claim for bilateral hearing loss disability was not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear damage with dizziness, sinusitis, sleep apnea, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. The Veteran's complaints of these conditions during service are supported by the medical records, which show symptoms such as pain, popping, dizziness, and drainage in his ears and nose.