Hearing loss decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a renal mass, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disability (to include PTSD) was denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support these claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss due to additional evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is at least as likely as not related to his active military service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board finds that it is as likely as not that the Veteran developed bilateral hearing loss as a result of his active military service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board determined that the Veteran does not have a currently diagnosed liver disorder or bilateral hearing loss, and thus denied service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for his bilateral hearing loss disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing an examination to assess the functional effects of his hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is etiologically related to active duty service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to combat-related stressors experienced in Vietnam. The diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus claims are remanded for further development.

The VA determined that the appellant does not have a current bilateral hearing loss disability for VA purposes and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is service-connected as it began during his active duty and has persisted since. However, there is no evidence linking his current tinnitus to service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that a compensable rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability was denied. The Board also found that the criteria for increased ratings for residuals of a herniated muscle of the left lower leg were not met.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have hearing loss or tinnitus as defined by VA regulations, and thus cannot establish service connection for these conditions.,For his skin rash, the Board granted service connection based on a current diagnosis of hypopigmented dermatitis/pityriasis linked to military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was incurred during his military service and is granted as service connected.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss did not have its onset in or is otherwise attributable to service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sinusitis, and headaches based on evidence showing these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The claim for a skin disability was not addressed as it is unclear if it was part of the appeal process.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not due to noise exposure in service. The claims for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction related to herbicide exposure remain pending.