Hearing loss decisions — 2004

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as his most recent testing showed Level II hearing acuity in both ears.

The Board found that the veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are more likely due to civilian noise exposure, rather than service-related noise exposure. Therefore, the claims for service connection were denied.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient detail in the VA examination report.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private audiometric examination reports to determine the current severity of his bilateral hearing loss. The VBA AMC will also review the claims file to ensure that all requested actions have been completed.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a hearing loss disability related to his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a right leg disorder, hearing loss, and low back disorder. The decision also noted that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen these previously denied claims.

The Board has remanded the case for compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 and to ensure that all notification and development action required by the VCAA is fully complied with.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for further examination and additional evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and specific phobia, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or within one year of service separation. The veteran's current disabilities are considered direct rather than presumptive.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a new VA audiology examination and consideration of all evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to determine if the veteran's hearing loss and PTSD are related to service.

The veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his service-connected high frequency hearing loss is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of claims file.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability due to military service or any compensable degree within one year after separation.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a hearing loss disability, tinnitus, residuals of a virus of unknown origin, or a scar on the stomach. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The VA denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence of a hearing disability during or within one year after his active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The veteran's claim for unreimbursed medical expenses prior to November 1, 1999 was denied as these expenses were not considered in the annualization period. The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status was also denied.

The VA has determined that the veteran's hemorrhoids and hearing loss of the right ear do not warrant a compensable disability rating.

The Board found no evidence of current bilateral hearing loss and denied the veteran's claim for service connection. The lumbar spine disorder, facial scar, and right arm scar claims were also denied as there was insufficient evidence to support higher disability evaluations.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, which was previously denied in August 1984. The claim is therefore granted.