Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connection due to in-service noise exposure.,Presumptive service connection for hypertension is granted based on the PACT Act and presumed exposure to herbicide agents during Vietnam service.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities is granted based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's migraines and tinnitus are granted service connection, with the right knee and left knee disabilities being remanded for further review. The hypertension claim is also remanded due to conflicting opinions on its cause. The hearing loss claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the knees and a rating greater than 30 percent for frostbite residuals affecting the right foot.,The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus have not been established as related to his active service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional development due to missing service treatment records and new VA examinations considering the new evidence. The appellant's hearing loss and left ankle condition are being reviewed.

The claim for bilateral hearing loss has been withdrawn and dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for neurobehavioral effects due to exposure at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

The Veteran's hypertension is not rated higher than 0 percent as there is no history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, and the use of medication alone does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,Prior to April 27, 2022, the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss did not warrant a compensable rating. From April 27, 2022, his disability is rated as noncompensable.

The Veteran's back disorder and right lower extremity radiculopathy were granted increased ratings, while left lower extremity radiculopathy had its rating restored. The dental disorder case remains in appellate status.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to incomplete records and inadequate VA medical opinions. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is found to be etiologically related to in-service acoustic trauma.

The Board denied increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and TDIU, but remanded the issue of TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claim for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss due to scheduling issues and obtaining updated address information.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to his failure to report for VA examinations. The issues include service connection and rating for bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, skin disability, respiratory disorder, blurred vision, and memory loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right ear hearing loss and thoracolumbar spine disability other than the already service-connected lumbosacral strain due to inadequate examinations and opinions. The Veteran will need new VA examinations and opinions to determine the etiology of her conditions.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II; hypertension/high blood pressure; heart condition; GERD; left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy; right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy; left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy; and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have been reopened. The Board is remanding these issues due to the need for further development.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for a respiratory disability (shortness of breath) has also been remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to address her service-connected hearing loss.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for bilateral hearing loss as he does not have a current diagnosis related to this condition. For his lumbar spine disorder and cervical spine disorder, additional VA examinations are needed to determine their current severity.

The Board has denied service connection for hearing loss and increased the disability rating for RLE sciatica, but remanded several other issues.,Insomnia was granted an initial 30 percent disability rating from January 17, 2023.

The Veteran's claims for migraines, bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, and vitamin deficiency have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric condition (to include PTSD) has been granted. The Board found that there is at least approximate balance of evidence to support a link between the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities and his in-service stressors.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as there was no evidence meeting VA criteria for hearing loss, and the Veteran failed to report for necessary examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms were chronic during service and continuous since service.