Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability. The claim for tinnitus is granted due to the Veteran's competent testimony of in-service noise exposure and continuity of symptoms.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence does not meet the criteria for such a rating.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss secondary to migraines, but granted service connection for tinnitus. The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have started in service and has continued since then.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective March 25, 2022. The appeal is also for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss, but the grant of this rating was not eligible for attorney fees as it was an initial decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depressive disorder and adjustment disorder with anxiety), headaches, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and bad teeth are all granted. The claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records from the Veteran's in-service hospitalization.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was found to be at Level II in the right ear and Level IV in the left ear, resulting in a noncompensable disability rating. The Board denied an initial compensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between his current hearing loss and active service. The Veteran's hearing was normal upon separation from service, and he did not experience hearing changes until many years after service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim is denied as there is no current disability for VA purposes.,The Veteran's left ankle disability claim is denied as the evidence does not show marked limitation of motion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss. The claim will be reviewed again with a new examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that there are incomplete service treatment records and a need for clarification of the Veteran's periods of active duty, inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA), and active duty for training (ACDUTRA). As such, these issues are being remanded to allow for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus and left ear hearing loss have been rated based on the schedular criteria, with no higher rating available.,The Veteran's right ear hearing loss has not met the criteria for a compensable rating under VA disability evaluation guidelines.,There is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for right ear hearing loss due to exposure during military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for history of kidney stones, voiding dysfunction (bladder obstruction), edema fluid in legs, and bilateral hearing loss due to lack of evidence establishing a direct relationship between these conditions and active service. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents is not relevant as none of the claimed disabilities are associated with such presumptive diseases.

The Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected, and the criteria for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation under section 1318 were also not met.

The Veteran's back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep apnea were not shown as chronic in service or within the applicable presumptive period. The evidence does not establish continuity of symptomatology for these conditions.,The Veteran's hand or finger disability was not related to his service.

Service connection is granted for lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and brachial neuralgia.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and providing a nexus opinion regarding the Veteran's vertigo condition.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right ankle disability and service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, and left shoulder disorder. The Board found no evidence of aggravation by service for his preexisting knee and shoulder conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss is denied. The claim for an increased disability rating higher than 10 percent for right total knee arthroscopy prior to December 1, 2020 is also denied. However, a separate disability rating of 10 percent for right knee instability prior to December 1, 2020 is granted.