Hearing loss decisions — 2010

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a right hand injury and hearing loss, finding no credible evidence of an in-service injury or current disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing at the earliest available opportunity.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and SSA disability benefits records. A VA examination will be conducted to determine if the Veteran is unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran does not have hearing loss as a result of disease or injury incurred in service. The Board found insufficient evidence to establish service connection.

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

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current hearing impairment did not meet VA criteria for a disability and that there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or injury. The Board also noted that other potential causes for his hearing loss were considered.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected right ear hearing loss does not warrant an initial compensable rating.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a left shoulder disorder, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not arise in service, are not related to any incident in service, and are less likely due to noise exposure. The claims for service connection were therefore denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a back disorder (secondary to left knee disorder), and a right hip disorder (secondary to left knee disorder).

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are both found to be related to his active duty service.

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

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss did not manifest during service or within one year of service and is otherwise unrelated to service. The claim for a left hand disability was remanded due to incomplete records.

The Board has determined that there is no new and material evidence to reopen the claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss. The August 2000 rating decision, which denied these claims on the merits, remains final.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an adequate VA examination for the Veteran's claims of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as the current evidence is inadequate.

The Board found that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss did not meet the threshold requirements for a disability due to impaired hearing for VA purposes, and thus denied his claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to service and grants service connection for this condition. The issue of a bilateral foot disorder remains pending as it was not addressed in terms of service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss and PTSD, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran is seeking a compensable rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss prior to July 2, 2007. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional VA medical reports.