Hearing loss decisions — 2006

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension, eye condition, and bilateral hearing loss are not service-connected.,Specifically, the evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but finds that these conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has determined that the RO's decision denying the veteran's application to reopen his claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, a shoulder disability, diplopia, and a stomach condition was not in accordance with the correct new and material evidence standard. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of any current disabilities.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a rescheduled hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating, as his audiometric results do not meet the criteria for any higher evaluation under VA's schedular guidelines.

The Board found that the April 1986 rating decision did not involve clear and unmistakable error in denying service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus was granted, and his request to reopen the claim of service connection for hearing loss was also granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and residuals of a back injury due to fall. The decision is based on the lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss did not originate in service and was not aggravated by noise exposure. The pre-existing hearing loss at induction was considered to have been noted, but no aggravation during service was established.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and dysthymic disorder. It also denied his requests for increased ratings for his right knee disorder and low back disorder, as well as a compensable rating for arthritis of the right hip.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted. The case was remanded to reopen the claim due to additional service personnel records indicating possible noise exposure during service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's disability evaluation schedule. The veteran was granted service connection, but his claim for an initial compensable rating remains denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, currently rated at 20 percent.

The Board has determined that there is no medical evidence showing a right ear hearing loss was related to the veteran's military service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is etiologically related to in-service noise exposure, and the Board finds an award of service connection for the veteran's bilateral hearing loss is warranted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss disability and tinnitus are not related to service, including any noise exposure or acoustic trauma during service. The preponderance of evidence is against the claims.

The Board denied the veteran's attempt to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board found no evidence of hearing loss in service or within the first post-service year, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a back condition, sleep disorder, hearing loss, upper respiratory infection, headaches, and eye irritation. The evidence did not show chronic conditions during service or since separation from service.

The Board denied service connection for COPD and granted a 30% rating for the veteran's acneform eruption (skin disability).