Hearing loss decisions — 2009

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable evaluation, as his hearing impairment is currently rated at Level III in both ears.

The appellant is seeking an increased evaluation for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability. The case has been remanded to the AOJ for additional development, including a VA audiological examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for further action, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining any relevant medical records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and right knee disability, to include arthritis is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not shown to be present for VA compensation purposes.,His pre-existing thoracic spine and right knee conditions are clearly and unmistakably present prior to service, so they were not aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a ratable hearing loss disability under VA standards, and therefore cannot establish service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss was denied as the criteria for a higher rating were not met. The issue of an extra-schedular rating is also pending and needs to be addressed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA audiological examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and shortening of the left leg, finding that there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to missing service records and the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The VA has determined that the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating based on current audiometric test results.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee injury and bilateral hearing loss, as the additional evidence does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and his claim for service connection for tinnitus was also denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for hearing loss or establish a relationship between tinnitus and military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss did not manifest during service or within one year thereafter and has not been shown to be causally related to his military service. Therefore, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board finds that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss is not due to carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or some instance of fault on the part of VA in furnishing medical care. Therefore, his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied.

The Board found no evidence of hearing loss during service and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a current disability, and the passage of time without complaints does not support his claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted, but the ratings initially assigned remain unchanged. The issues are dismissed without prejudice.

The Board denied the petition to reopen the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that new and material evidence had not been received.