Hearing loss decisions — 2007

The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, as there is no evidence showing it was present in service or within one year after discharge. The VA examiner concluded that the veteran's hearing loss is not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current hearing loss or shoulder disorder for VA compensation purposes, and there is no evidence of a service connection relationship to her conditions. Therefore, her claims are denied.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an audiometric examination and review of relevant medical records.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss with history of left tympanoplasty, shoulder disability, big toe disability, and right Achilles tendon disability. The evidence did not show a continuity of symptoms or a link between any current disabilities and active duty service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the veteran's previously denied claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the veteran's bilateral hearing loss as his current noncompensable (0%) schedular rating is adequate.

The veteran's claims for service connection for vertigo/dizziness, bilateral knee disability, and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss were all denied. The Board found no evidence of these conditions in service or related to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding no current disability and noting that there is no evidence of a hearing loss disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for his bilateral hearing loss, finding that the current manifestations do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board is remanding the case to the RO for further action, including adjudicating whether there was clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a previous denial of service connection for hearing loss. If not rendered moot, the claim to reopen will be addressed.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim.

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection were denied as the earliest date of receipt of claim is March 23, 2004.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not service-connected, as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his time in service. The prostate cancer claim requires further development due to a lack of medical nexus.

The Board has ordered a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's current hearing loss disability, which may be related to service. The case will be returned for further review.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical nexus opinion and needs further development, including a VA audiological examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, hypertension (claimed as secondary to PTSD), and an eye disability (claimed as secondary to hypertension).

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, with the cause of these conditions attributed to noise exposure during his military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or aggravation that would warrant service connection.

The VA has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for an initial, compensable rating.