Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is found to be causally related to in-service noise exposure, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD are being remanded due to the unavailability of his service records. The VA is instructed to attempt to obtain additional evidence regarding the in-service stressor event for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration records, conduct a VA examination, and review existing treatment records.

The Board has identified several issues for remand, including the need to provide a Statement of the Case (SOC) concerning service connection for left ear hearing loss and increased evaluations for pes planus, left foot, and residuals of left ankle injury. Additionally, a VA audiological examination is required to assess the current level of severity of the Veteran's right ear hearing loss.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his service, as there was no significant shift in hearing during service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need to obtain his service treatment records and provide a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his period of active service, with a particular focus on his duties as a pilot and flight instructor. The Veteran reported in-service noise exposure and both conditions have been linked to this exposure.

The Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is found to be related to noise exposure during service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's multiple service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, including a sedentary occupation, consistent with his education and occupational background.

The Veteran's hearing loss disability was not present during service and is not related to his active military service. The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current memory loss disability for which service connection can be granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations and further analysis of his claims.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including the provision of a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and bilateral hearing loss. The TDIU claim has also been raised by the record.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and TDIU were denied. The reduction of his disability evaluation from 30% to 10% was upheld.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypothyroidism, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The Board has determined that the etiological opinion provided by the VA examiner in April 2010 is not clear and inadequate. The Veteran's right ear hearing loss needs to be re-evaluated with a new etiological opinion.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a clarifying medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus. The appellant is also provided with another duty to notify letter and an opportunity to submit evidence or indicate if she wishes representation.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequacy of a March 2008 VA medical examination and opinion, as well as unclear records from Moncrief Army Community Hospital. The Veteran needs to be scheduled for an appropriate VA examination to determine if his current bilateral hearing loss is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and development of evidence. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being reviewed again with additional medical opinions.