Hearing loss decisions — 2005

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence linking his current condition to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, finding that his current hearing loss does not warrant a higher rating based on VA examination results from January and June 2005.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current hernia, heart disorder, or hearing loss disability. The service connection claims for these conditions are denied as there is no evidence of their existence during active duty.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently have a hearing loss disability for VA rating purposes, and thus service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board denied service connection for pes planus, low back disability, heart disorder (pericarditis), bilateral hearing loss, right knee disability, and hallux valgus of the feet. The veteran's preexisting conditions were not shown to be aggravated by military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA outpatient treatment records and verifying his Reserve service.

The appellant has withdrawn his appeal for the issues of entitlement to initial compensable evaluations for GERD and bilateral hearing loss, thus the case is dismissed.

The veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent disability rating, his left middle finger amputation and shell fragment wound to the back of the head were each granted a 10 percent disability rating, and his bilateral hearing loss was granted a noncompensable (zero percent) disability rating.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, which include amputations of both legs and other conditions. The veteran requires constant care and supervision in all activities of daily living and is wheelchair-dependent.

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

The Board found that the veteran does not have current left ear hearing loss disability for VA purposes and denied service connection for this condition. For the low back disability, the Board concluded there is no evidence of a current disability related to in-service injury or disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for further examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, but the claims of service connection for left carpal tunnel syndrome and left ear hearing loss are remanded due to additional development being required.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no competent evidence of a current disability or a relationship to service, except for the right eye lesion which is not clear if it relates to exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for hearing loss of his left ear and residuals of a left ear injury, manifested by pain. The evidence did not support a nexus between these conditions and his period of military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a low back disorder. The veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his period of active service.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 50 percent effective November 30, 2004.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the characterization of the issue and the need for additional development. The case will be returned to the Board after the RO issues a supplemental statement of the case addressing the issue of entitlement to an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an initial compensable rating for residuals of a left hand injury, finding no competent evidence linking current disabilities to service.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss, finding that his current hearing impairment did not warrant such an increase.