Hearing loss decisions — 2004

The veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of recent VA examination reports.

The veteran's request for a personal hearing before the Board has been granted, and his case is now remanded to the RO for scheduling of this videoconference hearing.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for hearing loss and increased disability evaluations for his residual scar of a shrapnel wound to the neck and residuals of a shrapnel wound to Muscle Group XXIII, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, and Parkinson's disease. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to new and material evidence, but finds that there is no competent medical opinion linking his current hearing loss to service.

The Board found no evidence of a link between the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus and his military service, including exposure to acoustic trauma. The claims were denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a right shoulder injury, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and hearing loss with vertigo have been denied as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for tuberculosis characterized as a positive tuberculin tine test and left ear hearing loss disability, finding that there is no evidence of these conditions during active service or at any time thereafter.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss disability and chronic right ankle strain, but denied service connection for skin rash of the forearms due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss is a result of noise exposure during service and grants this claim. The gastrointestinal disorder claim remains pending as it does not involve service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the veteran's hearing loss and skin disorder. The veteran is presumed to have experienced noise exposure during service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is service-connected, as it was caused by noise exposure during his military service.

The Board has found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss had its onset in active military service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and records to determine if the veteran's current hearing loss and tremor are related to service.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and to reopen his claim for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no new and material evidence submitted.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is related to his in-service noise exposure and affirms service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant an initial compensable rating, as his hearing acuity levels do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under the applicable VA rating schedule.