Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and headaches due to incomplete or inadequate examination reports. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate January 2023 VA examination and February 2023 addendum medical opinions. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim is being referred for further development, including obtaining an additional medical opinion that accounts for the April 2021 audiogram results.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, TMJ dysfunction, MDD, and tinnitus have been reopened.,Service connection has been granted for tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation of bilateral hearing loss prior to August 18, 2021 was denied. From August 18, 2021 onwards, the Veteran is granted a 10% evaluation.

Service connection is granted for allergic rhinitis and bilateral tinnitus, but denied for hearing loss disability.,The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease remains under review due to potential toxic exposure.

The reduction of the 40 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss was proper, but a compensable rating since May 1, 2016 and TDIU prior to April 28, 2023 were denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for psoriasis was dismissed as there is no remaining case or controversy.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied because the evidence did not show that the condition manifested to a compensable level in service or within one year of separation and is not otherwise related to an event or injury in service.

The Veteran's claims for right shoulder and foot disabilities, as well as bilateral hearing loss, were denied effective June 21, 2018.,Claims for left hip strain (limitation of adduction, abduction and rotation) and limitation of flexion were granted effective May 24, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened and granted. The claim for an increased rating of PTSD was also granted, with a rating of 70 percent effective as of July 31, 2020.

The Board has decided that the claims for service connection and compensation ratings need to be reconsidered due to new evidence added to the record.

The Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, back disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and scarring are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for hearing loss in the left ear and tinnitus. The claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder(s) are also being remanded for further examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's death has resulted in the dismissal of all claims due to lack of jurisdiction, as the Board does not have authority to adjudicate posthumous appeals.

The Veteran's claims for hernia, psychiatric disability (anxiety and depression), low back condition, head injury residuals, migraine headaches, left knee condition, and bilateral hearing loss are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,An effective date earlier than January 10, 2017, is denied for tinnitus.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss service connection as they were not properly appealed, resulting in finality of the April 2017 rating decision.

The Board dismissed the appeals for earlier effective dates due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability has been reopened, and the Board has remanded this issue. The initial rating for jaw fracture with TMJ is granted at 40 percent. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The issues of service connection for sleep apnea are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to substantially comply with a directive for additional development, including obtaining a new medical examination and opinion. The Veteran's right ear disability is being considered in light of potential radiation exposure during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with previous remand directives and the need for clarification on the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss.