Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has found new and relevant evidence for the Veteran's claims of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, and thus remanded these issues to the AOJ for further development and adjudication.

The Veteran was granted service connection for tinnitus, which began in service and has continued since then.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as the evidence did not show a link between the condition and military noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the DIC claim due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's cause of death and service connection for hypertension and arteriosclerosis of the coronary artery. Additional medical opinions are needed, and terminal hospital records must be obtained.

The Veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss in the left ear are granted service connection, while his right ear hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss were denied as the evidence did not show a nexus to military service.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence was not received to readjudicate the previously denied claims of service connection for various conditions, including bilateral pes planus, depression, hypertension, hypothyroidism, insomnia, left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, lumbago, right shoulder arthritis, sickle cell anemia, and sleep apnea.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no current diagnosis of a hearing loss disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Board has determined that there are errors in the decision regarding service connection for various disabilities, and additional medical opinions are needed to address the correct legal standards. The Veteran's claims for right shoulder disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, and bilateral hearing loss are being REMANDED.

The Board has dismissed all appeals related to the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for various hearing and sinus conditions due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's claims of increased disability evaluations for his left ear hearing loss and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with degenerative arthritis and popliteal cyst, as well as service connection for left chronic epididymitis with hypogonadism, are remanded. His claim for a left heel disorder is also remanded.

The Veteran's right and left ear hearing loss, as well as tinnitus, are granted service connection. The Veteran's right arm and shoulder disabilities remain denied.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issue of tinnitus due to a duty-to-assist error in the September 2019 VA examiner's opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as they are related to active duty service, including Reserve service. The AOJ is required to verify ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA dates and obtain an adequate VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for a total rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) has been granted with an effective date of September 23, 2021. The TDIU was awarded due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and his inability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there was no evidence of a current disability at the time of the VA examination.,The Veteran's claims for right lung disorder, GERD, left toe gout, joint pain (due to left toe gout), and fatigue are all denied due to lack of service connection.,OSA claim is remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issue of service connection for asthma due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has determined that the September 2020 VA examination is inadequate and remands the case for a new examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete evidence and for further development, including obtaining VA medical records and private treatment records related to the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and right knee disability.

The Veteran's right upper extremity radiculopathy and left upper extremity radiculopathy were granted initial ratings of 40 percent and 30 percent, respectively. Bilateral hearing loss was restored to a 10 percent rating from June 3, 2019. Claims for service connection were denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU for the period prior to June 21, 2023, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board dismissed the TDIU claim for the period from June 21, 2023, as moot due to the Veteran's receipt of a 100% combined disability rating.