Hearing loss decisions — 2007

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between his current hearing loss and active military service.

The veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss is granted as his current disability is related to noise exposure in service, including combat.

The veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection was denied. The maximum schedular rating of 10 percent for tinnitus has been granted, but no other claims were successful.

The Board found that the veteran's current hearing loss disability is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The appellant's current hearing impairment is considered a disability for VA purposes, and his military records indicate exposure to noise during service. Medical opinions suggest a link between the appellant's hearing loss and in-service noise exposure. As such, the Board finds that service connection should be granted.

The Board found no evidence of bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus during service, and the veteran's current diagnoses were not shown to be related to his military service. As a result, service connection for these conditions was denied.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeals for all issues on appeal, including PTSD with major depressive disorder, low back disorder, right wrist injury, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the veteran's COPD and bilateral hearing loss are not related to service, including exposure to asbestos or noise. The claim for service connection is denied.

The VA has denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The case is being remanded to schedule a travel Board hearing at the Waco, Texas, Regional Office.

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

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

The Board denied service connection for a seizure disorder and hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and the veteran's military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a higher than 10 percent rating for tinnitus are denied as there is no legal basis to award these ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not warrant a higher evaluation.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, as the current noncompensable (zero percent) rating adequately reflects his symptoms.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and skin cancer are not related to his military service, including exposure to noise or radiation. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of in-service hearing loss or a current disability meeting VA criteria. For skin cancer, the Board noted insufficient evidence linking it to service.

The Board found that the veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss are not attributable to his military service, as there is no evidence of such conditions during or within one year after separation from active duty. The RO denied both claims for service connection.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently manifested by level II in the right ear and level I in the left ear, which does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further evaluation and development due to the VA's failure to conduct recommended evaluations as per a VA examiner's recommendation.

The RO denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The veteran's claim is being remanded for further development and consideration.