Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure. The decision is based on competent lay evidence from the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a nose disorder and bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 10 percent for migraines was granted, effective October 25, 2020.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for migraines was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a seizure disorder (also claimed as epilepsy) effective from February 2, 1994.,However, the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for higher disability ratings remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability of bilateral hearing loss for VA compensation purposes.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete examination reports and the need for further evaluation of the Veteran's hearing loss.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable, with a speech recognition score of Level I in both ears and average pure tone thresholds also at Level I. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating.

Service connection is granted for a right ankle disability and bilateral hearing loss, but denied for tinnitus.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability claim is remanded due to the need for additional VA development.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is granted. The Veteran's ulnar nerve neuropathy from shell fragment wound to the left minor forearm, retained metal fragment in left femur muscle group XIV, and scars are all rated as noncompensable under their respective diagnostic codes.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, due to a duty to assist error in obtaining relevant private treatment records from C.D., the private Hearing Instrument Specialist.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating for various disabilities, including right shoulder, left shoulder, bilateral hearing loss, and photophobia of the eyes, have been dismissed due to a grant of service connection for both shoulders in November 2023. The appeal for residuals of a perforated eardrum is denied as there is no evidence of such condition during the pendency of the claim.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issue of service connection for tinnitus due to a lack of an adequate medical opinion in the September 2020 VA Report.

Service connection for PTSD has been granted.,The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's tinnitus and right ear hearing loss are granted service connection. The Veteran's left upper eyelid scar is granted a separate 10 percent rating, but the higher rating for the same condition remains denied.

The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy is granted as service-connected. The claims for tinnitus, left ear hearing loss, and a right hip disability are remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The claims for service connection for a back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are denied. The claims for service connection for a sleep disability and a right knee disability are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal of the May 31, 2019 rating decision for an increased rating for right ear hearing loss has been withdrawn by his representative.

The claims of service connection for back, skin, and bilateral hearing loss disorders are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for tinnitus is dismissed as withdrawn. The appeal for a higher disability rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.