Hearing loss decisions — 2006

The Board has remanded the case due to missing service medical records and the need for an audiometry examination to determine if the veteran has current hearing loss disability related to noise exposure in service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus with a history of vestibulitis and vertigo, and suppurative otitis media are denied as his current disability does not meet the criteria for higher evaluations.

The Board has denied a compensable evaluation for the veteran's hearing loss in his right ear, finding that the evidence does not support an increase in disability rating.

The Board has determined that there is no competent medical evidence showing a current left ankle disability, and the service records do not indicate any in-service left knee or hearing loss. The veteran's claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for right eye disability, hearing loss, abnormal thought processes, and lung disability have all been denied.,Service connection was not established for any of the conditions due to lack of evidence linking them to military service.

The veteran's bilateral high frequency sensorineural hearing loss is considered to be related to his active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his military service, with the onset likely occurring during active duty. Service connection is granted for both conditions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding no evidence of a nexus between current hearing loss and military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating, as his average puretone thresholds do not meet the criteria for any higher rating under VA regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of current disability meeting VA criteria.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension by reason of need for regular aid and attendance, as her conditions do not necessitate constant personal assistance.

The veteran seeks service connection for various conditions, but her service has not been verified and additional records are needed. The case is remanded to the RO for further action.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss and granted it on the merits.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of degenerative disc disease, peripheral neuropathy, left knee arthritis, bilateral hearing loss, or tinnitus. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss, effective June 10, 2002.

The Board has determined that there was clear and unmistakable error in the March 29, 2002, and September 26, 2002, rating decisions addressing the veteran's claims for service connection and a total rating based on individual unemployability. The veteran forfeited all rights to VA compensation benefits due to his forfeiture of rights as a consequence of treasonable acts during World War II.

The veteran's service-connected tinnitus and hearing loss were evaluated, but the RO denied an increased evaluation. The case is being remanded for further audiometric testing.

The VA Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran does not have hearing loss attributable to his period of military service and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, hemorrhoids, asthma, and bilateral hearing loss. The veteran's current conditions are considered to be directly related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current bilateral hearing loss disability as defined by VA regulations. Therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.