Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew his claim on March 5, 2014.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition. The issues of an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for a bilateral foot disability and granted it. The Veteran's hearing loss is also considered, but no new rating was assigned as there were no changes in his existing conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his in-service noise exposure. The hearing loss and genitourinary disorder claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of his claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including the provision of a VA examination to assess his bilateral hearing loss and foot disorders. The initial rating claim for hemorrhoids remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for left ear hearing loss has been denied as his hearing impairment does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under VA's schedular rating criteria.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's disability of the upper left extremity is not related to his service and therefore denied his claim for service connection. The issue regarding hearing loss was remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and development of her claims.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to assess his bilateral pes cavus and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the criteria for reconsidering a prior denial of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability have been met. The Veteran's claim is granted as tinnitus was incurred in active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, but has granted service connection for tinnitus due to the balance of probabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a chronic left shoulder disability due to potential errors in medical records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination. The case will be returned to the Board for further review.

The Veteran is granted additional special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance and loss of use of both feet from July 22, 2008 to July 7, 2009.

The Veteran seeks a higher initial rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability. The RO granted service connection and assigned an initial noncompensable evaluation effective January 26, 2010, which was later increased to 10 percent effective November 23, 2011. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a VA audiological examination to assess the current severity of his bilateral hearing loss. The case will be returned to the Board after this additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and tinnitus, but denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and an increased rating for the lumbar spine disability. The TDIU claim is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of his bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.