Hearing loss decisions — 2004

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and fracture of the left ulna, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and need for additional audiometric testing. The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not warrant a rating in excess of zero percent for bilateral hearing loss or ten percent for tinnitus.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss and a 10 percent disability rating for multiple non-compensable service-connected disabilities under 38 C.F.R. § 3.324, finding that there was no evidence of two or more service-connected disorders clearly interfering with normal employability.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the veteran's current hearing loss is at least as likely as not related to his active service. Service connection for tinnitus remains pending.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic pulmonary disorder and bilateral hearing loss, finding no competent medical evidence to support these claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder and bilateral hearing loss, finding no current evidence of these conditions.

The Board finds that the appellant's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active military service, warranting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's bilateral hearing loss, finding that it is likely due to noise exposure during his Vietnam service. The propriety of severing service connection for diabetes mellitus and related complications remains unresolved.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for C3 abnormality with chronic neck pain, chronic low back pain, and right ear hearing loss. The evidence did not show a direct relationship between these conditions and his active military service.

The Board found that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to noise exposure during his active service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the appellant's current left ear hearing loss is not related to his period of active military service and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and information.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and consideration of his claims, including the issues related to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as an increased rating for PTSD.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss was granted a 10 percent evaluation effective July 24, 2002.

The Board denied entitlement to service connection for left ear hearing loss and an initial compensable evaluation for perforation of the left tympanic membrane, finding that there was no evidence of such conditions in service or any time thereafter.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss is a result of noise exposure during service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the appellant's current bilateral hearing loss disorder was not incurred or aggravated during military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The VA determined that the veteran's hearing loss in his left ear did not warrant a compensable rating, as it equated to no more than a noncompensable evaluation based on audiometric test results.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss and Bell's Palsy are not related to his active military service.