Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that new evidence supports reopening these previously denied claims. The claim for sleep apnea is being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury that would support these claims.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and an increased rating for depression to include anxiety, stress and insomnia have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board has determined that a compensable rating is not warranted based on the audiometric test results provided.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and recurrent tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms have been continuous since his military service. The conditions are presumed to be related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran has withdrawn all his pending appeals, including the ones for left ankle disability and right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, entitlement to a TDIU, and entitlement to SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, thus the claim for TDIU was denied.

The Board has determined that the VA examination conducted in October 2020 was inadequate and remanded for a new examination to consider whether the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss began during service or is otherwise related to service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for right ankle disability, bilateral hearing loss, and migraine headaches.

The appeal for the issue of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed due to procedural defects in the claims processing.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right ear and left ear hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between his current hearing loss and military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the issues of entitlement to service connection for hearing loss and Parkinsonism at a Board hearing, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in disability ratings beyond what is currently assigned.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Board has also remanded for further examinations and opinions regarding the other claimed conditions.

The Veteran's initial rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied as his disability does not warrant a higher than 10 percent evaluation. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increased rating due to his service-connected hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant during the appeal process.

The Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to his active duty service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the appellant's tinnitus and back disorder are service-connected, but his bilateral hearing loss is not. The appeal for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to a failure to obtain a medical examination.