Hearing loss decisions — 2008

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for hearing loss and concluding that tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has ordered a remand to confirm the veteran's service dates, obtain missing medical and personnel records from the Naval Reserves, schedule an audiological VA examination, and determine if his hearing loss is related to active duty or pre-existing condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to his military service.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, finding that January 15, 2002 is the earliest allowable effective date based on the receipt of his reopened claim.

The Board found that the veteran's hearing loss did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under the applicable rating schedule, resulting in a denial of his claim.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claim that his bilateral hearing loss was caused by noise exposure during military service, and thus denied his claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disorder, low back pain, and kidney disorder. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. Service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus were also denied.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence is not new and material for any of the service connection claims, thus denying their reopening.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for VA examinations to determine the nature, severity and etiology of any current hearing loss, tinnitus, wrist, or back disorder. The case will be returned to the Board for further consideration.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a sinus condition, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left arm condition, and headaches as there is no competent evidence of current disabilities.

The VA has denied the veteran's claim for service connection due to normal hearing at separation. The Board finds a need for further examination and remands the case.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for damaged front teeth, correctable vision, and exposure to Agent Orange. The decision summary is that the veteran's hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral blurry vision with a right eye cataract, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hip disability were denied. The Board found that the current disabilities are not related to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, skin condition, low back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The evidence did not establish a current diagnosis or link these conditions to service.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and granted a noncompensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The veteran's hearing acuity was found to be no worse than Level IV in the right ear and Level III in the left ear, warranting a 10% disability rating.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and a cervical spine disorder. The claim for new and material evidence regarding his low back disorder was reopened but ultimately denied.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied them on the merits. The evidence does not establish a link between the veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in acquiring special home adaptation due to lack of evidence regarding service connection and other relevant factors.