Hearing loss decisions — 2008

The veteran has been granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus. His right ear hearing loss is still pending.,Service connection was established for left ear hearing loss, which the Board found to be related to acoustic trauma in service.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, major depression, and lung problems. The veteran's claims were denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as his claim for a higher initial evaluation for migraines. The veteran is currently rated noncompensable for migraines.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of any current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The veteran's claim is being remanded due to pending issues.

The veteran withdrew his appeal on all the issues listed.

The VA denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tendonitis of the left ankle, but granted service connection for right and left thumb sprains.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the etiology of his hearing loss disabilities and their relationship to service. The TDIU claim will also be deferred pending resolution of these issues.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus do not warrant an initial compensable or increased rating, respectively.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a local hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable initial disability rating since May 1, 2005.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the veteran's current hearing impairment meets VA criteria and his tinnitus is related to in-service acoustic trauma. Service connection was denied for right ear hearing loss due to lack of current disability.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being permanently housebound has been remanded due to a lack of recent medical evidence indicating he is in need of such assistance.

The case is being remanded for further development of the veteran's Social Security Administration records, which may be relevant to both his hearing loss and increased rating claims.

The veteran's appeal is denied as his service-connected disabilities do not warrant a higher disability rating.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence from the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The veteran is required to provide additional medical records and undergo VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and readjudicating the claims. The veteran's remaining claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for right ear hearing loss, finding that no new and material evidence had been received to reopen his previously denied claim.

The veteran's claim for higher ratings for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The RO assigned a noncompensable rating prior to July 24, 2006 and a 20 percent rating from that date onwards.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his service, and therefore denied service connection for these conditions. The claim for compensation for a dental disorder secondary to diabetes mellitus is also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to his death from an acute myocardial infarction, and thus grants service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.