Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of evidence showing a current disability at any point approximate to or after filing her October 2015 claim.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left knee, shin splints (left and right legs), and lower back disabilities. The VA examinations obtained in December 2022 are inadequate and require further clarification.

The Veteran's lumbosacral spine degenerative arthritis and strain residuals are granted as service connected. The issues of service connection for cancer of the head and neck, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired vision disability are remanded.

The Veteran's petitions to reopen claims for bilateral hearing loss, right shoulder condition, and sleep apnea were denied as new and material evidence was not submitted. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder and unspecified trauma and stress related disorder) secondary to service-connected degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and right and left lower extremity radiculopathy was granted. Claims for service connection for eczema, cyst, and left eye disorder were denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the appeal is remanded for several issues, including increased ratings for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss, as well as earlier effective dates. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss but remanded the issue of right ear hearing loss due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of thorough examination.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is rated at zero percent, as his auditory acuity does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating based on audiometric testing results.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for bilateral hearing loss, left foot disability, or left knee disability. The claim for lumbosacral strain is remanded due to insufficient evidence.,The Veteran's service connection claims are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability and insufficient evidence linking any claimed disabilities to service.

The Board denied service connection for vertigo, left ear hearing loss, and an initial compensable rating for right ear hearing loss. The Veteran did not have diagnosed conditions of vertigo or left ear hearing loss at any time during the appeal period. Right ear hearing loss was found to be noncompensable.

The Veteran's hearing loss has not exceeded the required levels for a compensable rating.,Prior to May 11, 2023, the Veteran's headaches did not manifest in characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one in 2 months.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to new evidence received after the final denial of his previous claim.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with IVDS is granted a 40 percent rating, effective from the date of the appeal. Other claims are remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea are granted as secondary to her service-connected major depressive disorder.,Her bilateral hearing loss is denied, with the most recent VA audiological evaluation showing normal hearing in both ears.

The Veteran's hearing loss in his left ear is rated as noncompensable, while he is granted a 10 percent rating for his bilateral lower extremity onychomycosis.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to in-service hazardous noise exposure.,Both conditions were found to be directly related to active duty service.

The Board has determined that the procedural error in recognizing the Veteran's VA Form 10182 and placing his appeal on the AMA Hearing docket was a procedural error, and thus remanding the cases for further development under the Legacy system.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU from November 27, 2012, to February 24, 2021, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his psychiatric condition and right hand injuries, rendered him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment prior to August 31, 2015. From that date onwards, he was granted a TDIU based on the combined effect of all his service-connected conditions.

The Board has ordered a new medical opinion due to the lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives, particularly regarding noise exposure during service and the link between tinnitus and in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for acne, seborrheic dermatitis, left ear hearing loss, and hypertension have been denied as new evidence does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.