Hearing loss decisions — 2001

The veteran's claim of service connection for hearing loss of the left ear was granted, but he is still seeking a compensable evaluation. The issue of service connection for hearing loss of the right ear due to his service-connected hearing loss of the left ear has also been raised.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current hearing loss and his military service.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is rated as noncompensable under VA schedular standards. The most recent audiometric examination did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted the veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that new and material evidence has been submitted. The claims for tinnitus and bronchitis remain denied.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for cryptitis, but granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The decision is considered mixed as it addressed both issues.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right ear hearing loss and an increased rating for residuals of right (major) 5th finger fracture, but granted service connection for a back condition secondary to service-connected bilateral pes planus.

The veteran's appeal regarding service connection for dysthymia with personality disorder and paranoid traits was dismissed as he did not file a timely substantive appeal. The left ear hearing loss disability claim is granted.

The Board denied service connection for pulmonary disease and bilateral hearing loss, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the claims.

The appellant's claim for service connection for hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional development under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and low back disorder (scoliosis) due to a lack of evidence showing current disabilities within VA compensation criteria.

The Board has found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, but denied service connection for a left greater trochanter disorder and solar elastosis and sun damage as a result of exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has remanded the case due to a change in the law and the need for additional development under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The veteran's claims for service connection on the merits are considered, with some issues reopened and others not. The highest rating of 10% is assigned for tinnitus prior to June 10, 2000, and no higher rating is warranted.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and requests additional development, including VA examinations for knee, hearing loss, and stomach disorder.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss is granted.

The veteran is seeking higher evaluations for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and clarification of previous audiometric test results.

The Board has determined that the case requires additional development due to changes in the law and a need for compliance with notification and duty to assist provisions.

The Board denied the reopening of claims for service connection for a stomach disorder and bilateral hearing loss, finding no new and material evidence.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.