Hearing loss decisions — 2007

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability, as evidenced by puretone thresholds and speech recognition scores, does not warrant a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic code.

The veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection was denied. His tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, type II diabetes mellitus, and PTSD were all evaluated based on their current status without additional rating adjustments.

The Board denied an increased rating for left ear hearing loss, finding that the current level of disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of a direct relationship to military service or any service-connected disorder.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have service connection for bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus. The claims are denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have asbestosis or hearing loss related to his military service and therefore denied both claims.

The Board finds that the veteran does not have current hearing loss or hepatitis that is service-connected. The evidence shows no impairment in hearing during service and normal hearing at separation. The veteran's recent complaints of hearing loss are not supported by audiological testing.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected conditions render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, and thus grants a TDIU.

The VA determined that the appellant's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable disability rating under the applicable criteria.

The VA determined that the veteran's right ear hearing loss did not meet the criteria for a disability for VA purposes and therefore denied his claim of service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for bilateral hearing loss and also determined that no earlier effective date could be granted due to lack of evidence showing entitlement prior to February 4, 2003.

The Board found no evidence of a hearing loss or tinnitus in service and concluded that the current conditions are not related to military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic bilateral hearing loss disability was not incurred during active service and is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss, alcohol dependence secondary to PTSD, and skin disorder are related to his service. However, there is no evidence of a gastrointestinal disability other than duodenal ulcer and GERD during service or at any time since service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right middle finger disorder and bilateral hearing loss were denied. The initial compensable evaluation for the right middle finger disorder was not granted, while a compensable evaluation for the bilateral hearing loss was granted effective October 10, 2006.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable initial rating, as his hearing acuity is no worse than Level II in both ears.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher initial rating for major depressive disorder and an earlier effective date for his 60 percent initial rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not service-connected, as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The issue of service connection for hypertension was also denied, with the decision being based on a direct service connection theory.

The veteran is seeking service connection for hearing loss, which he claims was caused by noise exposure during military service. The RO has ordered a VA examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of his claimed condition.