Hearing loss decisions — 2004

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional records and determine whether his current disabilities are related to service, including periods of active duty after separation from active duty in June 1970.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, arthritis of the knees, arthritis of the left ankle, and fungal infection of the hands and feet. The evidence does not establish a nexus between any in-service disease or injury and these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were incurred in service due to noise exposure during active duty.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current bilateral lower leg disorder or chronic bilateral ear disorder other than service-connected tinnitus. Therefore, his claims for these conditions are denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that his conditions are no more than 0 percent disabling.

The Board denied an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss, currently rated as 0 percent disabling.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and granted service connection for a right knee disability, but the rating assigned was only 10 percent. The low back disability issue is remanded to the RO.

The Board has granted the veteran's request to reopen his claim of service connection for left ear hearing loss, based on new evidence that suggests the condition may have been aggravated by service. The case is now remanded for further development and consideration.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the initial disability ratings assigned for various conditions were also denied. The appeals are not granted.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not causally related to his taking of medications for service-connected residuals of malaria.

The Board has determined that a remand is required to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 and to obtain any additional evidence necessary for an accurate evaluation of the veteran's hearing loss.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and residuals of an eye injury, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active military service.

The RO denied increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and a higher initial rating for PTSD. The veteran's claims are still pending.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and the initial rating assigned to low back strain. The veteran's hearing loss was not found to be incurred in or aggravated by service, and his low back disorder did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The VA determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing is within normal limits and denied his claim for service connection due to lack of evidence showing a disease or disorder incurred during service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that his current hearing loss did not originate in or was aggravated by his military service.

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

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current hearing loss or skin disorder of the feet to service, and denied both claims.

The veteran's claims for PTSD and depression were denied as there is no evidence of in-service stressors or a current diagnosis, respectively.,Service connection was not granted for the motor vehicle accident injuries due to lack of verified service-connected conditions. The claim for Agent Orange exposure was also denied.,Bilateral hearing loss was found not compensable.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD, and assigned a 30 percent rating for PTSD. The veteran's other claims have been remanded.