Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to concerns about the validity of the entrance examination audiometric readings and the potential increase in left ear hearing loss during service. The Veteran's current hearing loss is also under review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and bladder cancer have been granted in a December 2023 rating decision. The appeal of these issues is dismissed as moot. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to lack of a medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with a previous decision, and the Veteran's hearing loss disability was not caused or aggravated by service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a low back condition. The claim for service connection for a bilateral eye condition was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss from April 30, 2007 and prior to July 10, 2018 was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. From September 1, 2020, the claim was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as his audiometric test results did not meet the criteria for any higher rating.

The Veteran's legacy appeal is dismissed as the claims of entitlement to initial ratings for various service-connected conditions have been denied in a recent decision. The Veteran has opted into the modernized review system, which extinguishes his legacy appeal.

The Board has remanded three issues: bilateral hearing loss, squamous cell carcinoma, and lung cancer. The reasons for the remand include inadequate medical opinions regarding the relationship between service-connected conditions and the claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's asthma and allergic rhinitis have been granted service connection on a presumptive basis due to toxic exposure in the Southwest Asia Theater of operations during the Gulf War.,Diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic neuropathy, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and chronic back pain are all remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for service-connected bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable evaluation prior to November 22, 2019 or higher than 30 percent from that date.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting VA criteria.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, with the Board finding that it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating at any point during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability ratings for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension have been denied. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at zero percent, while his hypertension remains noncompensable.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is granted as it is related to noise exposure during service.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to the absence of a current diagnosis. Service connection for tinnitus is granted as it is linked to active service exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence received since the previous decisions. The Veteran's testimony at the August 2023 hearing is considered in the adjudication.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that his hearing impairment is at least as likely as not related to in-service exposure to hazardous noise.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to new and relevant evidence received.,Service connection for tinnitus on a presumptive basis as a chronic disease has been granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ (right ear), and service connection for right ear hearing loss.