Hearing loss decisions — 2008

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability does not warrant an increased evaluation as it is currently manifested by no more than right ear Level II hearing impairment and left ear Level I hearing impairment for VA purposes.

The Board has determined that additional development is required to determine the etiology of the veteran's claimed bilateral knee disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The case is therefore REMANDED for further action.

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

The veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for further development, including a VA medical examination to assess his employability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board found no evidence of a hearing loss disability in service and insufficient medical evidence to establish a nexus between the veteran's current hearing loss and his period of service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The VA determined that there is no evidence of a current disability related to service for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Board found the veteran's statements regarding continuity of symptoms since service were not credible, and concluded that his complaints of tinnitus began after service discharge.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, with the conditions being manifestations of chronic symptoms present since service.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability of hearing loss or tinnitus, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and requests for additional evidence. The veteran's claims for service connection are pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is service-connected, but his tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The issue of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus is pending, and the issue of entitlement to service connection for right eardrum damage is granted.

The veteran's claims for an increased rating for tinnitus and a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss were denied. The Board found that the veteran was already receiving the maximum schedular ratings for these conditions, as per VA policy. Service connection for spinal stenosis was also denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss but denied it on the merits. The veteran's service treatment records did not show any complaints or findings of hearing loss during his active duty, and post-service medical records do not establish a link to service.

The Board finds insufficient medical evidence to decide the veteran's claims of service connection for a left foot disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The case is REMANDED for further development.

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

The VA determined that the veteran does not have a current disability of bilateral hearing loss, which is required for service connection. The Board therefore denied the claim.

The Board has determined that the appellant's preexisting bilateral hearing loss disability was aggravated during service, warranting service connection.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, as the current evaluation does not reflect the severity of the disability.