Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss is related to his active-duty service, including in-service noise exposure. The appeal for service connection for left ear hearing loss is granted.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, lumbosacral strain, and knee disabilities were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence was not presented to reopen any of these claims.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions, and the current disabilities were not related to service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's hypertension is caused or aggravated by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use for his service-connected right knee disability.,The Veteran's current right ear hearing loss is etiologically related to active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including posttraumatic stress disorder, bilateral hearing loss, residuals of left little toe fracture, tinnitus, and bilateral foot metatarsalgia with right foot degenerative arthritis, did not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to March 30, 2017.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's death was not due to his own willful misconduct, and he had a combined 70% service-connected disability rating at the time of his death. However, since none of his service-connected disabilities were rated as totally disabling, the criteria for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 are not met.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with depressed mood is found to be the primary cause of his currently diagnosed coronary artery disease (CAD).,Bilateral hearing loss is granted as a result of noise exposure during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been remanded due to the need for further development.,An effective date prior to December 4, 2017 for service connection of tinnitus has been denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for heart disability, left knee disability, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The right knee disabilities, right ear hearing loss, and left ear hearing loss are rated at 10 percent each.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus manifested during active service and is granted. The hearing loss issue remains on appeal as remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable evaluation for service-connected bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need to correct deficiencies in VA's duty to assist.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of mononucleosis, pericarditis, a respiratory disorder, hearing loss in the right ear, and tinnitus have all been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities.,There are no indications of any current diagnoses or treatment records that support the Veteran's assertions of having these conditions during service. The VA examinations did not find any current disabilities for each condition.,The Board found that the threshold element (current disability) has not been met, thus denying all claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain a VA examination for bilateral hearing loss, which is related to service exposure. The Veteran's claims are pending and will be reviewed again after obtaining the necessary medical opinion.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for monthly compensation benefits associated with the grants of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, as she is not an accrued beneficiary.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of his right shoulder strain is denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric condition are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied, while his claim for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a bilateral eye disability, cervical spine disability (claimed as cervical strain), lumbar spine disability (claimed as lumbar strain), right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and bilateral plantar fasciitis are remanded. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than an insomnia disorder (to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)) is also remanded.