Service connection for bilateral hearing loss [GRANTED] Citation Nr: 18123971


Citation Nr: 18123971 Decision Date: 08/03/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 15-17 034 DATE: August 3, 2018 ORDER Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Veteran has a current disability of bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). 2. The Veteran had exposure to loud noise (acoustic trauma) in service. 3.…

Bilateral hearing loss; (GERD); gum disease; left shoulder bursitis; lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and strain; [WITHDRAWN]; neurological impairment of the lower extremities [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18132259


Citation Nr: 18132259 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 14-15 491 DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss is withdrawn. Entitlement to service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is withdrawn. Entitlement to service connection for gum disease is withdrawn. Entitlement to service connection for left shoulder…

Acquired psychiatric disorder, to include as secondary to service-connected disabilities [GRANTED]; 10 percent for tinnitus; hearing loss [DENIED]; bilateral hearing loss [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18132266


Citation Nr: 18132266 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 13-19 827 DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include as secondary to service-connected disabilities, is granted. Entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied. Entitlement to an earlier…

Entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss [GRANTED] Citation Nr: 18132267


Citation Nr: 18132267 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 15-42 349 DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. FINDING OF FACT Resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran’s favor, his bilateral hearing loss is at least as likely as not related to his military service. CONCLUSION…

Compound hyperopic astigmatism with presbyopia [GRANTED]; Entitlement to service connection for tinnitus [GRANTED]; compound hyperopic astigmatism with presbyopia [DENIED]; bilateral hearing loss [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18123991


Citation Nr: 18123991 Decision Date: 08/03/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 15-15 549 DATE: August 3, 2018 ORDER New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for compound hyperopic astigmatism with presbyopia, originally claimed as injury to eyes with decreased vision. The appeal is granted to that…

Bilateral plantar fasciitis; tinnitus; migraine headaches [GRANTED]; recurrent right upper extremity disorder; recurrent gastrointestinal disorder to include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) & OTHERS [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18132280


Citation Nr: 18132280 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 11-18 467A DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER Service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis is granted. Service connection for tinnitus is granted. Service connection for migraine headaches is granted. REMANDED The issue of service connection for a recurrent right upper extremity disorder is remanded. The…

Bilateral plantar fasciitis; tinnitus; igraine headaches [GRANTED]; recurrent skin disorder; acquired bilateral eye disorder; bilateral hearing loss; [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18132288


Citation Nr: 18132288 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 11-18 467A DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER Service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis is granted. Service connection for tinnitus is granted. Service connection for migraine headaches is granted. REMANDED The issue of service connection for a recurrent right upper extremity disorder is remanded. The…

Entitlement to a rating higher than 40 percent for bilateral hearing loss [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18124003


Citation Nr: 18124003 Decision Date: 08/03/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 17-34 013 DATE: August 3, 2018 REMANDED Entitlement to a rating higher than 40 percent for bilateral hearing loss is remanded. REASONS FOR REMAND The Veteran had active service from August 1951 to August 1953. This matter comes before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals…

Entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss; Entitlement to service connection for tinnitus [GRANTED]; right/left knee disability [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18124010


Citation Nr: 18124010 Decision Date: 08/03/18 Archive Date: 08/03/18 DOCKET NO. 15-25 333 DATE: August 3, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. Entitlement to service connection for tinnitus is granted. REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for a right knee disability is remanded. Entitlement to service connection for a left…

Entitlement to an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18132307


Citation Nr: 18132307 Decision Date: 09/06/18 Archive Date: 09/06/18 DOCKET NO. 13-35 140 DATE: September 6, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied. FINDING OF FACT Throughout the appeal period, audiometric testing reflects hearing acuity of no higher than Level I in each ear. CONCLUSION OF LAW The…