Hearing loss decisions — 2008

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, colon disorder including Crohn's disease, and an effective date earlier than June 20, 2002 for service connection for schizophrenia.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for chronic bilateral otitis externa, service connection for bilateral hearing loss, and service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss, finding that there is no current defective hearing disability meeting VA criteria.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have hearing loss or left foot disability for purposes of service connection. The issues regarding right foot disability and stomach disability (GERD) were also denied.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed as he did not file a timely Substantive Appeal for the claims of service connection for spondylitic protrusion and desiccation of the lumbar spine, bilateral hearing loss, arthritis, atherosclerotic heart disease, and asthma.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as evidenced by normal hearing tests during active duty and subsequent years. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an anxiety disorder related to his military service and denied both his claims for service connection for anxiety disorder and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board found no evidence of a service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied the claim.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion, as well as additional development of VA treatment records.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA audiological examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The evidence does not establish a current disability in all of the conditions claimed, and there is no direct service connection established.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating, as his hearing levels did not meet the criteria for any higher evaluation under the applicable rating schedule.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss is as a result of active duty service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board finds that the veteran does not have a current hearing disability in either ear, as defined by VA standards. Therefore, his claim for service connection for hearing loss is denied.

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

The Board found that the veteran did not have bilateral hearing loss, a left shoulder disorder, or a low back disorder as a result of military service and denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are at least as likely as not related to his military service, including exposure to noise during active duty. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a hearing loss disability as defined by VA standards, and therefore service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.