Hearing loss decisions — 2008

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and the veteran's active service.

The veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted, while the claim for a low back disorder was denied.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from performing gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify him.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, as there was no evidence of these conditions during service or within a year of separation, and no competent medical evidence linking them to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there was no evidence of an injury or disease during service, nor was a disability manifested to a compensable degree within one year following service.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for both claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board finds that the evidence is at an approximate balance and grants service connection for tinnitus.

The veteran's coronary artery disease was rated at 10 percent from May 8, 2001 to November 2, 2004 and increased to 60 percent since November 3, 2004. No compensable rating was granted for bilateral hearing loss.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, in and of themselves, do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board grants service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but denies service connection for Meniere's Disease.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted service connection as they are related to in-service noise exposure.

The veteran's current level of bilateral hearing acuity does not constitute a disability for which service connection can be granted under applicable VA regulations.

The appeal was denied as the evidence submitted is not new and material, and there is no current diagnosis of tinnitus.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied because he does not have current hearing loss disability according to VA standards.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, but he received an increased disability evaluation of 30 percent effective March 14, 2007. The Board remanded the claim for service connection for a back and neck disability for further development.

The Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but ultimately determined that the veteran's current hearing loss was not related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, as there was no evidence to support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by his military service.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the conditions are likely related to noise exposure during active service.

The Board found that the veteran's current hearing loss, back disability, and lung scarring were not related to his service.