Hearing loss decisions — 2009

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

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete information and potential need for VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, right ear hearing loss, and dizziness are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA medical records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss is denied. The claims of service connection for heart murmur and prostate cancer due to herbicide exposure are pending as the evidence is insufficient to establish a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is rated at a noncompensable level, but the Board has determined that he should receive a 10% evaluation effective April 6, 2005.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and ensuring proper VCAA notification.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling a VA psychiatrist examination.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA medical examination to determine if the appellant's current hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic bilateral hearing loss disability was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and may not be presumed to have been incurred during such service.

The Board denied the reopening of a claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that new and material evidence had not been received.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of current disabilities during or within one year after service. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss warrants a 10 percent disability rating, effective June 5, 2006.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the Veteran's authorized representative.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his service connection claims, including verification of stressors and PTSD diagnosis.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and arranging for VA examinations to assess the severity of his PTSD and determine if he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, including a need for additional development and a request for a hearing.

The Veteran's headaches have not resulted in very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks, preventing him from holding down employment. His service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU due to his ability to work in security.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, with no specific rating assigned.

The Board found no medical evidence to support a connection between the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and his military service, including in-service noise exposure. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have established right or left ear hearing loss by VA standards, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.