Hearing loss — all decisions

The Board granted service connection for headaches and right hand strain, increased the ratings for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, dyshidrotic eczema, and hypertension, and denied service connection for Parkinsonism, pes planus/flat feet, GERD, tinea versicolor, allergic rhinitis, and tinnitus. The Board also granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's hearing loss was granted a disability rating of 20 percent from January 30, 2019 to October 4, 2022.

The duplicate appeal seeking service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed due to an erroneous docketing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss based on the results of a March 2023 VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service connection for chronic headaches was granted, while claims for bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, a higher rating for contusion of the left great toe, and an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis were denied.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied increased ratings for sleep apnea, left ankle scar, painful left ankle scar, acquired psychiatric disability (major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder), left foot metatarsalgia, and right knee limitation of flexion. The Board granted a 20 percent rating for left foot neuropathy and 20 percent rating for right knee limitation of extension.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right ear hearing loss due to a need for an addendum opinion that complies with Hensley v. Brown.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment due to a lack of eligibility based on service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) as he does not meet the criteria for an increased rate based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss to obtain an addendum medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for adjustment disorder with depression, insomnia, and anxiety as secondary to service-connected tinnitus but denied an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss and an increased rating for tinnitus. The remaining claims were remanded.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to untimely filings of VA Form 10182.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded claims for service connection for headaches, chronic neck pain, mental health disorder, and temporomandibular joint disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to readjudicate his claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of new and relevant evidence, but remanded the issue for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a restored evaluation of bilateral hearing loss for 20 percent disabling, effective November 1, 2024.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current disability is causally related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claim for left hamstring pain due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, while remanding claims for depression, anxiety, sleep disorder, right knee strain, left knee strain, and lumbar spine strain.