Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied because he did not meet the requirements of being permanently and totally disabled from nonservice-connected disabilities, as his combined disability rating is only 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not related to his active service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chronic epididymitis, an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence in the record. The Veteran's service records do not show any diagnosis or treatment for these conditions during his active duty.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to procedural errors in the appeal process.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, but the other issues related to hearing loss, tinnitus, foot disorder, and pseudofolliculitis barbae are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for bilateral hearing loss disability, lumbar spine disability, and hypertension. The Board dismissed these appeals as the Veteran requested their withdrawal.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as they involve issues related to his active duty service, specifically noise exposure. The AOJ is instructed to schedule a new audiological examination and obtain medical opinions addressing the etiology of the disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that new and relevant evidence did not establish a link between his current condition and military service.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for various conditions have been remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The hearing loss claim is denied, while the knee, skin disorder, vertigo, and sleep apnea claims are being reconsidered.

The Board denied the appellant's request for attorney fees based on the May 2022 rating decision that granted an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU, but allowed fees for the increase in bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, specifically bilateral hearing loss. The issue of an initial rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but has remanded the issue of an increased rating for left eye corneal abrasion/laceration/scar with photophobia due to conflicting findings and unclear etiology.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is sufficient evidence to establish a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current disability in accordance with VA regulations.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has not been received to readjudicate the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, and thus the appeals are denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, and dismissed his claim for sinusitis.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to service, with the presumption of soundness applying.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to procedural defects in the docketing of the appeals under the modernized review system.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service, including as caused by or secondary to service-connected chronic otitis of the right ear. Service connection is granted for these conditions.