Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of sensorineural hearing loss is at least as likely as not caused by noise exposure during his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current disability is due to in-service noise exposure and his competent and credible reports of experiencing hearing issues since service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that his preexisting hearing loss did not increase in severity during service and is not otherwise etiologically related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for peptic ulcer disease and left ear hearing loss disability, finding that the Veteran's conditions were incurred in service.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent prior to January 11, 2021, for his bilateral hearing loss is denied as the current rating criteria provides for a mechanical application of test results and there was no indication that the findings were inadequate.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and initial rating for hearing loss due to inadequate audiometric testing in a previous VA examination. The case is being returned for an addendum opinion to address these issues.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied service connection for malignant melanoma. The Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability was established, with the onset likely in service.,Service connection for malignant melanoma was denied as there is no evidence linking it to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to January 11, 2020, and his TDIU claim were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show an exceptional pattern of hearing impairment or sufficient additional disability to bring the combined rating to 70 percent or more.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following any substantially gainful employment, as he is capable of performing sedentary work.

The Veteran's vertigo is rated at a 30 percent disability rating, the highest possible under DC 6204.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right ear hearing loss and remanded other claims due to new evidence received since previous decisions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but denied service connection for hepatitis (including Hepatitis C) and an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD). The left ankle disability and residuals of STD are remanded for further development.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss due to noise exposure during service. Service connection is denied for hepatitis (including Hepatitis C) as there is no evidence of current active disease or residual from prior infection. Service connection is also denied for an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD).

The Veteran's rhinitis has been granted service connection, but a compensable rating is denied.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension has been granted. The Veteran's strain of the herpes virus claim remains pending.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and right middle finger disability have not been found to be related to service.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is considered secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine disability.,Insomnia, opioid addiction, and headache (migraines) are currently under review for possible service connection.,Further medical opinions are needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, skin condition, low back disability, and left hip disability due to the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled examinations. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, thoracolumbar spine disability, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since December 22, 2010.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss likely began during his active duty service and continues to this day, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was productive of Level I hearing in both ears, warranting a noncompensable disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the onset and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to military service.