Hearing loss decisions — 2004

The VA determined that the veteran's left ear hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating, as his current level of hearing impairment is noncompensable.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tympanic membrane perforation have been rated at 10 percent since July 23, 2002.

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

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss but denied an initial compensable evaluation, as the appellant currently has a Level I hearing loss in the left ear and no right ear hearing disability.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection for tinnitus was dismissed as he did not file a timely Substantive Appeal.

The Board has determined that the veteran incurred bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and Meniere's disease due to service exposure. Service connection is granted for all three conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are due to noise exposure in service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The veteran's testimony regarding noise exposure in service, along with medical records indicating current hearing loss, supports reopening the claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable disability rating under the applicable VA rating criteria. The veteran was granted service connection for his bilateral hearing loss in August 2002, but the initial noncompensable evaluation remains unchanged.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss disability is not related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, finding that the current evaluation of 0 percent is appropriate based on the VA audiology examinations conducted in November 2002 and August 2003.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right renal cell carcinoma, chronic multiple joint pain, and bilateral hearing loss due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of his claimed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, as he did not have a current diagnosis of tinnitus at the time of his July 2003 examination.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's left ear hearing loss disability is related to service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to deficiencies in prior examinations and consideration of relevant legal precedents.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical evidence and a missed VA examination. The veteran's hearing loss is being evaluated again by an otolaryngologist.

The Board has granted service connection for chloracne, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus. The claim for malaria was denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The skin disorder claim is pending as the exposure basis is not specified.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss in both ears are being remanded to the RO for further review and consideration.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA examination and medical records related to the veteran's claims of service connection and special monthly pension.