Hearing loss decisions — 2005

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss of the right ear and an initial evaluation greater than 10 percent for tinnitus, effective from November 22, 2000. The claim for a compensable initial evaluation for hearing loss of the left ear was granted but not with an increased rating.

The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as there is no medical nexus between these conditions and active service. The veteran's claims were denied.

The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected left ear hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating, as it is currently rated at zero percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are due to noise exposure during his military service, which is granted.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims of increased rating for tinnitus and initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss due to additional development being required.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under VA's rating schedule, and thus denied his claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss warrants a 30 percent evaluation, effective May 6, 2002.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic left ankle disorder and chronic bilateral hearing loss disability were denied. Initial compensable evaluations for his right knee lateral meniscal repair residuals and osteoarthropathy, as well as his left foot degenerative tarsals, are also denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of the right hip and both knees, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no competent evidence of current right ear hearing loss or a nexus between current left ear hearing loss and service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is not related to his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA audiological examination to determine the current severity of his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's hearing loss or foot disorder to his military service, and denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have impaired hearing of the right ear that is considered a disability for VA purposes, and therefore service connection for right ear hearing loss is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that his current conditions did not originate in service or until decades thereafter.

The veteran's hearing loss does not cause functional impairment, interference with or limitation of daily activities to the degree that would warrant a higher initial rating. The noncompensable evaluation assigned at service connection was appropriate.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of evidence, and the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being returned to the RO for further consideration.

The veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the veteran's current hearing disability was not shown to be related to his military service.