Hearing loss decisions — 2007

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

The VA determined that the veteran's hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating, as his hearing acuity is at Level II in both ears.

The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a higher rating than the current 10 percent since his most recent audiometric evaluation did not show improvement in his hearing impairment.

The veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss was granted, with a 20 percent rating effective January 18, 1994. A subsequent increase to 30 percent was granted on July 19, 2004.

The veteran's hearing loss is rated at level II for each ear, which does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation. Therefore, his initial claim for service-connected hearing loss was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for hearing loss, left ear and service connection for post-concussion syndrome due to a lack of legal merit.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and skin disorders, all presumed to be related to exposure to Agent Orange. The Board found no evidence of these conditions during service or that they were caused by military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is not related to his active service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected hypertensive arteriosclerotic heart disease and a temporary total evaluation following prostate surgery is denied.

The veteran requested another VA audiometric examination due to dissatisfaction with the thoroughness of the previous one, which addressed his claims for service connection for tinnitus and hearing loss.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and an unspecified neurosis, finding that there is not sufficient evidence to establish a current disability or link to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss disability does not warrant a compensable rating, and his neck and left wrist disabilities are rated based on their current manifestations.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for hearing loss has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, depression, and bilateral hearing loss. The veteran's claims were based on new and material evidence.

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

The Board denied service connection for low back pain and assigned a 10 percent disability rating for coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarction. The veteran's GERD and bilateral hearing loss were already granted with noncompensable ratings.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic condition during service and denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board found that the appellant does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss, and thus, cannot establish service connection for this condition.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities related to his in-service noise exposure.