Hearing loss Board decisions

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was granted with an effective date of June 9, 2023.,An earlier effective date of March 26, 1999 is granted for service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected, and he receives a 10% rating for his multiple noncompensable disabilities. However, the criteria for a 10% rating based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities are not met.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is granted as service-connected, and he receives a 10 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was found to be at Level I, which corresponds to a noncompensable rating. The Board denied the claim for a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding missing service treatment records and periods of active duty training or inactive duty training.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran is also granted special monthly compensation due to the need for higher level aid and attendance related to his traumatic brain injury.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for sciatic nerve radiculopathy, left lower extremity.

The Veteran's right shoulder acromioclavicular strain has been granted service connection.,There is no current hearing loss disability for the purpose of VA compensation purposes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence being added to his case file and because of the need for updated VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to missing service records.

The Board has granted the appellant's petition to reopen claims for service connection for PTSD, left ear hearing loss, asthma, lumbar spine condition, cervical spine condition, and bilateral shoulder condition. The appeal is mixed as some issues were granted while others were denied.

The Board has denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability, finding that the evidence does not support a higher rating based on the audiometric results provided during the appeal period.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for COPD is dismissed as the NOD was untimely filed.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric and/or cognitive disorder, and bilateral vision loss. These claims are REMANDED for further development.,The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric and/or cognitive disorder, and bilateral vision loss is REMANDED as new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims.,Service connection for COPD remains denied. The claim is REMANDED due to the presence of new and material evidence regarding secondary service connection.,The appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for COPD, TDIU, and SMC based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status is REMANDED.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings at any stage during the appeal period.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of evidence showing current disabilities and no nexus to service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of right ear hearing loss has been dismissed due to their death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is granted as service connected. His bilateral hearing loss disability does not warrant a compensable rating. The issue of service connection for skin cancer is remanded.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss due to an error in categorizing a supplemental claim as a Notice of Disagreement.

Service connection for chronic sinusitis is granted based on presumptive exposure to fine particulate matter, effective August 5, 2021. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his bilateral hearing loss was denied as the evidence did not show that his hearing acuity warranted a compensable rating.