Hearing loss decisions — 2005

The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing left ear hearing loss did not worsen during service and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for compliance with VCAA notice and duty-to-assist provisions, as well as additional medical examination.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss warranted a disability rating of 20 percent from March 25, 2003. The original claim for an increased rating was granted and the current effective date is not specified.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA disability compensation regulations.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board found no evidence of hearing loss during service or until more than 40 years after discharge, and concluded that the veteran's current hearing loss is not related to any incident of service.

The Board has granted the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and residuals of a neck injury. The claim for service connection for residuals of an infection of the sweat glands remains denied as new and material evidence was not presented.

The Board found that the veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss were incurred in service, while his claims for chloracne, skin disorder, healing disorder, and sleep disorder were not supported by evidence of a nexus to service.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request for withdrawal of the appeal. As a result, no decision can be made on the issues.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss was denied, and his claim for service connection for a left eye disability remains pending.

The Board found that the veteran did not have any of the claimed conditions during service or within applicable presumptive periods, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for nonsuppurative otitis media with left ear hearing loss and left tympanic membrane perforation, as well as her claim of entitlement to a 10 percent evaluation based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities pursuant to 38 C.F.R. § 3.324, were denied.

The veteran's claim seeking a rating in excess of 0 percent for left ear hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for further development, including scheduling an audiological examination.

The veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are granted, with the exception of a gynecological disorder.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating available. The appeal is denied.

The veteran was found to be unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities, but only for the period after July 23, 1998.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing service medical records and incomplete information from Social Security Administration.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus due to service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board found no evidence of hearing disabilities during service and denied the veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The veteran's service-connected right ankle and foot disability is rated at 20 percent, while his bilateral hearing loss remains noncompensable. The RO granted increased ratings for these conditions.