Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran's claim of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the May 1959 RO rating decision that reduced his disability compensation rating from 10 percent to a noncompensable rating is dismissed without prejudice.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional evidence and a hearing, including a VA audiometric examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including providing VCAA notice and readjudicating the issues on appeal.

The veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of the back, peptic ulcer disease, tinnitus, coronary artery disease, essential hypertension, and PTSD were denied. The claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was granted with a current evaluation of 60 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and an initial compensable evaluation for opthalmoplegic migraine headaches, finding that there was no evidence of current disability meeting VA criteria.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the appellant's bilateral hearing loss was incurred during his military service, including an in-service incident at Ft. Gordon.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service exposure, while his left and right knee disorders are also related to service. The Board granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate explanation of why a VA opinion was more probative than a private audiologist's opinion. The veteran is requested to provide any relevant medical records and undergo an examination for a proper determination on his claim.

The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of a relationship between the veteran's currently diagnosed bilateral hearing loss and his military service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board found no causal relationship between the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and his service, concluding that it was not incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss is not warranted based on the audiometric results provided.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of complete medical records, and the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss will be further developed.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including tinea pedis with onychomycosis, bilateral hearing loss, genitourinary condition, cardiovascular disorder, residuals of pneumonia, and prostate condition are denied as there is no evidence of in-service incurrence or a nexus to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant an initial compensable evaluation, as his puretone thresholds do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's auditory acuity levels.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic bilateral sensorineural hearing loss disability is service-connected, as it was likely caused by noise exposure during active service. The issue of service connection for tinnitus remains unresolved.

The Board has determined that there is no current medical evidence of diagnosis for hearing loss or tinnitus, and thus the veteran's claims for service connection are denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection was denied, and he died without having a pending claim or existing rating that would qualify him for accrued benefits.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA and SSA records, scheduling medical examinations, and considering the intertwined issues of TDIU and increased rating for mood disorder.