Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has determined that additional records are needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection. Specifically, VA and private treatment records from various sources need to be obtained.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss due to a lack of diagnosed hearing loss disability for VA purposes, despite his assertions and beliefs.

The Veteran's tremors, fatigue, chronic headaches, and cervical dystonia are granted service connection due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. Service connection for hypothyroidism is remanded as the evidence does not support a link to contaminated water exposure. Right ear hearing loss is also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to service. The Veteran's STRs show a history of low back pain during service, and he provided lay statements about noise exposure in service. He also had a private medical opinion linking his current conditions to service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's tinnitus had its onset in service and granted service connection for it. The decision also remanded the issue of bilateral hearing loss due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diabetes, and bilateral hearing loss are granted service connection. The right knee and left knee disabilities remain pending for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in approximate balance as to whether these conditions are related to active service. The Veteran's MOS duties and a grenade explosion during basic training were considered factors.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are all granted on a presumptive basis due to continuous symptoms since service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of multiple conditions, including psychiatric disorders and hearing loss. The Board dismissed the appeals as a result.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right-hand disability, an eye condition, and bilateral hearing loss have been denied as there is no new and relevant evidence received since the prior decisions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has also been denied as there is no new and relevant evidence received since the prior decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a current disability under VA standards.,For the low back disorder, big toe disorder, bilateral lower extremity disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder (mood disorder), the case is remanded as there are issues with service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability during or within one year after service discharge and no causal relationship between active service and the condition.

The Board has denied service connection for a left hand disability, right ear hearing loss, and several other conditions. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have also been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for service connection, while his tinnitus is found to be related to in-service noise exposure and granted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone precludes him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation due to its impact on his mental abilities, including anger outbursts, suspiciousness, and difficulty regulating emotions.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of STRs, inadequate medical opinions, and potential late onset hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is due to noise exposure during service and continues thereafter, granting his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and active service.