Hearing loss decisions — 2004

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral ankle and foot disabilities, a heart condition, sleep apnea, and left ear hearing loss due to lack of evidence establishing current disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability, hearing loss, and lung disability. The initial rating claim for bursitis of the left hip was also denied.

The Board found that the veteran's hearing loss of the left ear existed prior to service and was not aggravated during active duty, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a new VA audiological examination and additional development of his claims file.

The VA denied a higher initial rating of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss, finding the evidence did not support such an increase.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the unavailability of his military records. A VA examination is needed to determine if he has these conditions and whether they are related to his service.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the appellant, and further development is required before a decision can be made on his claim for service connection for hearing loss.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bleeding in the ear and granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but did not assign a disability rating.

The VA has determined that the veteran's left ear hearing loss disability does not warrant a compensable evaluation.

The Board found that the veteran's hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by his active service and denied his claim.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to new and material evidence submitted by the appellant. However, further development is needed as the appellant's claims must be remanded for additional medical examination and consideration.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left ear hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a bilateral hearing loss, finding that his hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service and is not related to any period of service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and PTSD. The examiner found no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD, and concluded that the appellant does not have this condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for low back pain, left ankle sprain, and hearing loss. The veteran did not have a current disability for these conditions as determined by VA examination and medical records.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to issues with service connection for hearing loss in the right ear and tinnitus, as these are intertwined with his claim for an increased rating for defective hearing in the left ear. The case will be returned to the RO for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and diabetes mellitus type II associated with herbicide exposure due to a lack of competent medical evidence of current disabilities or a link between service and these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and bilateral knee disability have been denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted since the April 1990 rating decisions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher disability evaluation for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not warrant a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a need for clarification regarding the veteran's hearing loss.