Hearing loss decisions — 2007

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss with occasional tinnitus due to lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed stressors.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is a reasonable possibility of causation between the conditions and in-service noise exposure. The veteran's testimony regarding his symptoms was found to be credible.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, or jungle rot attributable to service. The veteran's claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a current VA audiological evaluation and proper notice regarding effective dates of awards.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and left eye problems. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has determined that the service-connected disability (herniated nucleus pulposus status post laminectomy and discectomy at L5-S1) contributed substantially or materially to the veteran's death, resulting in a grant of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease that led to these conditions. The Board also found no evidence linking current hearing loss to noise exposure during service.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, finding that his hearing loss did not meet the requirements for a compensable rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hearing loss, sinus disorder, sleeping disorder, skin rashes and cancer, scars, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, and respiratory disorders. The decision was based on a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service or exposure to herbicides.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by service, and his claim for dental treatment is denied due to lack of in-service trauma. The appeal is therefore denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for an eye condition, hypertension (including as secondary to PTSD), bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, and tinnitus have been granted. The effective date is not specified.

The Board found that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The VA has determined that the veteran's bilateral sensorineural hearing loss does not warrant a compensable evaluation, resulting in a denial of his claim.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and bilateral tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and a rating of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the veteran's left ear disorders, including chronic otitis media, hearing loss, and tinnitus, are related to his participation in VA aquatic therapy in October 2000. The RO should also address a claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for left ear tinnitus.

The veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and proper notice.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issue of service connection for tinnitus due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions did not have onset during or as a result of his military service.