Hearing loss decisions — 2005

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 50 percent disabling, and the Board denied an increased rating. The veteran also filed a claim for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities, but the Board found that he did not meet the criteria for this benefit.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before a decision can be made on the veteran's claims for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The veteran will need to undergo VA examinations to determine if he currently has these conditions and whether they are related to his military service.

The Board denied an increased rating for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not show frequent hospitalization or marked interference with employment beyond what was compensated by the rating schedule.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated at 10 percent since November 18, 2002, and a higher rating is denied.

The veteran's hearing loss disability was rated at 20 percent from July 13, 1998 to June 9, 1999. The rating was increased to 30 percent effective June 10, 1999 and further to 50 percent effective September 26, 2001.

The Board denied claims for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for PTSD, and whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for a low back disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or any link to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between current hearing loss and service exposure to noise.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not support a compensable evaluation for his hearing loss or establish service connection for his tinnitus.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss does not warrant an increased (compensable) evaluation.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating under the applicable disability evaluation criteria.

The veteran seeks service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which he claims are due to noise exposure during his active military service in Vietnam. The VA has determined that additional development is necessary before a decision can be made.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VCAA notice and incomplete service records. The veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus will be further developed.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a perforated eardrum and hearing loss, finding that there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's appeal is denied for the issues of service connection for various conditions, with no new evidence provided to reopen previously denied claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right ear hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation, and thus denied his claim.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence of onset during service or within one year post-service, and no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the veteran's previously denied claim of service connection for left ear hearing loss. However, the Board granted compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional left ear hearing loss resulting from VA medical treatment in April 2000.