Hearing loss decisions — 2004

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting medical evidence regarding whether the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to his period of active duty service. Further development is needed, including a VA examination and consideration under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303(d).

The veteran is seeking service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability, which he claims was incurred during his military service. The Board has ordered remand due to the need for additional medical examination and records.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss, finding that his current level of disability does not warrant a higher evaluation.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and otitis media with right mastoidectomy and tympanoplasty, finding that his conditions did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen his previously denied claim. The RO also denied entitlement to service connection for tinnitus, concluding that there was no causal relationship between the condition and military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete medical records and the need for examinations to determine the nature and etiology of various conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further medical evaluation and opinion regarding whether the veteran's current hearing loss is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or link to service.

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

The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and his period of service, resulting in a denial of his claim for service connection.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the lack of service medical records, and the veteran's hearing was found normal at discharge. The VA audiology specialist will determine if his bilateral hearing loss is related to combat exposure in Vietnam.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of rheumatic fever and hearing loss, finding that there was no current medical diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for a VA audio examination. The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are pending.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his active military service. The claim for PTSD is reopened, but the new evidence does not establish service connection.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA audiological examination.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a current hearing disability as defined by VA regulations, and therefore, service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for residuals of testicular removal as corrective surgery for an undescended testicle and also denied his claim for a higher initial rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the veteran's current hearing loss is at least as likely as not caused by noise exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical opinions regarding his skin cancer.