Hearing loss decisions — 2006

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

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, a right wrist disorder, or migraine headaches that are service-connected.

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

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of his claims. The RO will schedule a hearing, issue statements of the case on certain issues, and return the case to the Board after these actions.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were incurred in service, and his PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent. The claims are granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a right knee disability, and a back disability. The evidence did not support these claims.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss at a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The issue of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is remanded for further action.

The veteran's hearing loss is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating for his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board finds no evidence of a nexus between the veteran's current diagnoses and his period of active service, resulting in denial of all claims.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a more thorough VA audiological evaluation of his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as his request for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD. The Board found that there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his period of military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as his claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right shoulder impingement, right anterior cruciate ligament deficient knee, status-post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction left knee, and left ear hearing loss. The claim of service connection for depression was withdrawn by the veteran prior to a decision being made.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to new evidence showing current hearing loss. The Board also found that the veteran was exposed to acoustic trauma during service and concludes that service connection is warranted.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss or fungus infection of the ears, and finds that these conditions are not related to service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling and does not warrant an increase.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the appellant currently has hearing loss and whether it is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to assess the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus, which are currently service-connected. The veteran will also receive proper VCAA notification.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to new and material evidence. However, further development is needed before rendering a decision on the merits as VA will notify the veteran if additional action is required.