Hearing loss decisions — 2006

The Board found no evidence of a bilateral hearing loss disability or recurrent tinnitus during service, and the medical opinion was that these conditions are not related to service. The claims for service connection were therefore denied.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has ordered remand due to incomplete medical opinions and need for additional psychological evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and depression, and denied an increased rating for the veteran's meniscus tear of the left knee. The veteran was not granted any new ratings or benefits.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a left foot disorder, and a left ankle disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss as secondary to service-connected bilateral otitis media with perforated eardrums.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, both of which are related to in-service noise exposure. Service connection was also granted for cervical spine disability, but the veteran's current condition is not considered service-connected as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a rating of 20 percent for the gunshot wound to the left thigh with damage to underlying muscles.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA audiological examination and consideration of the newly submitted evidence.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating under VA regulations.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues except asbestosis. The Board dismissed the appeal due to withdrawal.

The Board has determined that the appellant's initial increased disability rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss is denied as his current hearing levels do not warrant a compensable evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims based on the lack of a nexus between current conditions and military service.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD, tinnitus, and hearing loss disability have been rated appropriately based on the severity of symptoms and impairment. The current ratings do not meet the criteria for higher evaluations.

The Board has ordered additional development of the veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to determine the etiology of his hearing loss.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a rating higher than 20 percent.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to service or any incident thereof.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further evaluation of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and its impact on his employment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss did not begin during service and is not related to any in-service noise exposure or ear infection. As such, the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, as evidenced by his hearing loss and skin rash being attributed to pre-existing conditions. The respiratory disorder is also attributed to a diagnosed condition (asthma), and headaches are linked to hypertension. Service connection was denied.