Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current hip, back, hearing loss, tinnitus, headache, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, or left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy disability for which service connection can be granted. The claims are therefore denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to questions regarding the exact nature and etiology of the disabilities at issue, including private medical records that have been added to the record.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is found to be related to his active service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, as well as a new VA examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are inextricably intertwined with the TDIU claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating prior to April 30, 2013 and a rating in excess of 10 percent beginning on April 30, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied, but his claim for tinnitus is granted.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability or tinnitus that is related to his active service. The earliest clinical evidence of these conditions was more than 40 years after separation from service.

The Board has granted service connection for recurrent tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, residuals of frostbite on hands and feet, and an anxiety disorder (claimed as depression) secondary to the service-connected back injury with degenerative arthritis. The claim for a higher initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the service-connected back injury was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current tinnitus is as likely as not a result of noise exposure during his military service.,Service connection was also granted for bilateral hearing loss based on in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of records and the need for a VA medical opinion.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and missing private treatment records. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is being reviewed for possible service connection.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and no decisions were made regarding the claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hearing loss, vision loss, sleep apnea, neck disorder, back/spine disorder, and bronchitis, were denied as the evidence does not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure and current hearing loss disability. The issues regarding left knee disorder, right foot disorder, and PTSD with alcohol abuse and a sleep disturbance have been addressed.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder have not been granted service connection or increased rating.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a hearing disability, including bilateral hearing loss and hyperacusis, to the RO for development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss did not manifest in service or within one year of service and is not etiologically related to service. The right ear hearing loss is manifested by an average decibel loss of 50 and a speech recognition score of no less than 88 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.