Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in obtaining all available VA treatment records and seeking medical opinions regarding whether service-connected disabilities contributed to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is at least as much evidence to support a link between his military service and his current condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and right ear hearing loss. The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for his head scar and for service connection for his lower back disability.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected, but his bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.,However, the effective date for tinnitus service connection is denied as there was no intent to file a claim prior to May 26, 2017.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension. The claims of service connection for left knee condition and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. The Board also found that the current diagnoses are not linked to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that new evidence supports these determinations. The Board also found reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran regarding both conditions' etiology.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus for further action due to errors in obtaining relevant medical records and addressing the Veteran's reported noise exposure during service.

The Board has denied service connection for right ear hearing loss due to the lack of evidence showing a current disability. The claims for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded as there was a failure to provide an opinion regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been dismissed due to the Veteran's passing during the appeal process.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for compensation for eye damage and hearing loss as they were not ripe for appellate consideration at the time of the Veteran's Notice of Disagreement.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, leading to the grant of a TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus must be remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and failure to provide proper notice regarding missing records. The Veteran is presumed to have experienced noise exposure in service, but further examination and opinion are needed to determine if his current disabilities are related to service.

The Veteran's sensorineural hearing loss of the left ear is currently rated as noncompensable, with a maximum rating of Level II.,The Veteran's residuals from a left anterior tibial plateau fracture with degenerative joint disease are currently rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that a higher rating may be warranted based on additional evidence and examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, specifically related to noise exposure during service and its onset within one year after separation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and medical opinions regarding her exposure to herbicide agents, toxins, and noise during active service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the submission received on July 13, 2020 did not raise any new allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder and right ear hearing loss are granted as service-connected.,Right hand injury residuals are denied as not related to service.