Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for ear pain, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, with the noise exposure during active duty being a contributing factor.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for further development due to missing service personnel records and additional medical examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and any pertinent private treatment records. The claim will be readjudicated following the completion of this development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an initial, compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are likely due to his exposure to hazardous noise levels during service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his hearing loss, tinnitus, and skin rashes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to his active duty service, as evidenced by noise exposure during service and post-service sensorineural hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his military noise exposure.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that a new medical opinion is needed to address the relationship between the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus and his military service, as well as any outstanding VA treatment records. The case will be remanded for these actions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling VA examinations to assess his hearing loss, PTSD, and urinary tract stone residuals.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for another VA audiological examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and bilateral hearing loss, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The issue of service connection for hearing loss is addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision and is REMANDED to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, stomach disorder, left ankle disorder, and left Achilles tendon disorder are pending. The Veteran does not have established hearing loss related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his in-service noise exposure, with left ear hearing loss being aggravated by service. The claims for service connection have been granted.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss disability was denied, and the reduction from 50% to 30% effective November 1, 2012 was upheld.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.