Hearing loss decisions — 2009

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and headaches. The decision also noted that the Veteran was issued hearing aids for his hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to his active duty service, and thus grants service connection for this condition. However, there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between tinnitus and his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to noise exposure during active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating under the schedular criteria.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred during or aggravated by his military service, and therefore denied both claims.

The Veteran asserts that he has hearing loss traceable to his active military service due to in-service noise exposure. The Board finds a need for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the claimed disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran in May 2009.

The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to service, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for clarification of the VA examiner's opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus and his service.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 10 percent since February 10, 2009. Prior to that date, the condition did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's case is being remanded due to his failure to report for a scheduled hearing, and he has requested another one. The appeal will be handled in an expeditious manner.

The Veteran's competent and probative medical evidence does not show current bilateral hearing loss that is due to any incident or event during active service. The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor may it be presumed to have been incurred in service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn. The Board grants service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the onset of this condition began in service and is related to his military noise exposure.

The Veteran does not have a current bilateral hearing loss disability as defined by VA, and therefore his claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining service treatment records and VA medical records. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination to determine if his current bilateral hearing loss is related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and found it was incurred as a result of active military service. The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there is no evidence of current disabilities or in-service noise exposure.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus was likely incurred in active service and granted service connection for this condition. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied due to lack of evidence linking current disability to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

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