Hearing loss decisions — 2004

The Board has granted service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the appellant's current disabilities are related to in-service noise exposure. Service connection for residuals of an ear infection is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a medical opinion and additional evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and Achilles tendinitis, finding no current disabilities from these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a failure to provide proper VCAA notice.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including another medical examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and a hearing loss evaluation. The case will be reviewed again after this additional information is obtained.

The Board found that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his active service, as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a diagnosed disability. The VA audiologist opined that it is not likely that the veteran's hearing loss and/or tinnitus are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination and requesting additional medical evidence. The appellant's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus will be reconsidered after this process.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including another VA examination.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral tinnitus and a compensable rating for his bilateral mixed hearing loss disability were denied as there is no legal basis for higher schedular evaluations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to his military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's right ear hearing loss was not incurred or aggravated by active service and denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded it for further development.

The Board found that the veteran's currently diagnosed hearing loss in the left ear existed prior to service and was not shown to have been aggravated by active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's CMT disease was aggravated by his service, PTSD is presumed to have been incurred in service, and bilateral hearing loss is considered to be related to service. All claims are granted.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The veteran's low back, mid back, right shoulder, and right elbow disabilities are being remanded to the RO for further development.

The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD was denied. The VA found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on symptoms such as panic attacks more than once per week, impaired judgment and mood disturbances.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain medical records and conduct examinations.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for bilateral hearing loss disability and recurrent bilateral ear fungus disease, as well as his requests for earlier effective dates.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss is attributable to his service as an aircraft armament repairman, and thus grants his claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of a current back disability and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.