Hearing loss decisions — 2009

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not support the presence of a disability or sufficient severity to warrant higher ratings.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and anxiety disorder, as there was no evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's military service. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is remanded for further examination.

The appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of the veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, and the Board found that tinnitus was not related to his military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an eye disability, and a dental condition were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and chronic otitis media of the left ear did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating based on the audiometric test results.

The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence is against service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were remanded to obtain additional evidence.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and found that the veteran's right shoulder arthritis did not warrant an evaluation in excess of 20 percent.

The Board remands the case for a current VA audiological examination to determine the nature, extent, and etiology of any diagnosed bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as the evidence did not support a compensable rating at any time covered by this appeal.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for service-connected bilateral hearing loss was remanded to the RO for further development and consideration of additional evidence.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and consideration of the veteran's claims for service connection for depression, bilateral hearing loss, and a rash of the groin area.

The Board denied service connection for status post vocal cord excision, right true vocal cord paralysis, and dysphonia plica, hearing loss, tinnitus, headaches, and loss of vision as there was no evidence of a nexus or relationship to service or exposure to herbicides during service.

The Board denied service connection for a right ear hearing loss disability and residuals of a head injury, finding that the pre-existing conditions were not aggravated by the veteran's active duty.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence that he communicated an intent to reopen his claim prior to June 30, 2004.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or a nexus to service.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to July 16, 2006, and increased to 50 percent from that date due to symptoms of depressed mood, difficulty sleeping, flashbacks, startle response, hypervigilence, and difficulty establishing effective work and social relationships.

The veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis was granted, while right ear hearing loss and bilateral dermatitis of the feet were denied. The PTSD rating remained at 50 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin condition and bilateral hearing loss, as there was no evidence to support that these conditions were related to his military service.