Hearing loss decisions — 2008

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not related to his military service, as there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or chronic symptoms. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of such conditions during or shortly after service. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further action, including scheduling a hearing before a Member of the Board at the RO.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and a retroactive effective date, finding that he did not have a prior informal claim before October 29, 2004.

The veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss, right leg disability, back disability, coronary artery disease, upper respiratory disorder, and hypertension were all denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active service.

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

The veteran's service-connected bilateral retinal pigment epithelial changes, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss do not warrant a higher disability rating. The TDIU claim is also denied as the combined disability rating does not meet the criteria for individual unemployability benefits.

The VA denied a higher disability rating for the veteran's bilateral hearing loss, finding that his current level of hearing acuity does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a higher initial evaluation, as it currently meets the criteria for a non-compensable disability rating.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a travel board hearing. The issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the veteran's complaints and history of noise exposure are consistent with his current conditions.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not caused or made worse by his military service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to uncertainty regarding the relationship between the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus and his period of active service.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, but denied left ear hearing loss.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran's left ear hearing loss was not aggravated by active service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The VA determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in active service or due to any incident therein, and thus denied his claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right ear hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by his active service and denied the claim.