Hearing loss decisions — 2002

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for his bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not support an increased rating.

The Board determined that the veteran did not incur hearing loss disability or aggravation resulting from treatment at a VA medical facility, and thus denied his claim for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board found that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss was not incurred in or related to his active military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the service-connected bilateral hearing loss, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions began during his active duty and are related to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to walk without the aid of a wheelchair, meeting the criteria for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of both lower extremities and financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or other conveyance.

The Board found that the veteran's hearing loss of the right ear was proximately due to, or the result of, service-connected postoperative residuals of a gastrectomy for duodenal ulcer disease and treatment therefor. As such, the claim is granted.

The VA denied a compensable evaluation for the veteran's right ear hearing loss, finding that his current level of hearing acuity does not meet the criteria for a noncompensable rating.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied across multiple conditions, with the exception of a denial on the merits for right ear hearing loss due to lack of appeal. The claim for acne vulgaris was also denied on the merits.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss and left leg disability, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss, finding no evidence of current disability as defined by VA regulations.

The veteran's left ear hearing loss disability is granted as incurred in service. The veteran's claimed left shoulder bursitis is denied as not incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, finding that it is likely due to exposure to acoustic trauma during military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a heart murmur, a respiratory disorder, and high cholesterol due to lack of evidence of current disabilities or causation.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to his active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current headaches and bilateral hearing loss did not begin during service or due to any incident of service, and therefore denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral high-frequency hearing loss disability warrants a rating of 40 percent effective June 22, 2001. Prior to this date, the disability was rated at 30 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that his current condition was not incurred in or aggravated by active duty and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral eye disorder, and a headache disorder. The evidence submitted did not meet the criteria to reopen these claims or establish service connection.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The evidence now supports a finding that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss could have been caused or aggravated by his military service.