Hearing loss decisions — 2010

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was found to be no worse than Level II prior to June 27, 2009 and Level VI since then. The claim for a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral hearing loss, which he claims is due to noise exposure during his active duty. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain a VA audiology examination and provide an opinion on the etiology of the current hearing impairment.

The VA has determined that the appellant's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable disability rating under the applicable schedular criteria. The Board also found no exceptional circumstances warranting an extraschedular rating.

The VA Board of Veterans' Appeals found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding her claimed in-service stressors and a VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not service-connected, as his pre-existing conditions did not worsen during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are found to be sufficient for a TDIU rating, but further examination is needed to assess the impact of his PTSD on employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are as likely as not due to noise exposure during his military service, thus granting service connection for these conditions.

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 has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and providing a clarifying medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any hearing loss.

The Board found no evidence of a bilateral hearing loss disability and denied service connection for a bilateral foot disability. The Veteran's current flat feet were not shown to be related to her active duty or a service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, as he does not meet the criteria for hearing loss in his right ear under VA regulations. The claims for residuals of oral surgery and pneumonia are denied due to lack of evidence demonstrating current disabilities.

The Veteran has bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus that are causally or etiologically related to military service.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current right ear hearing loss disability for VA compensation and pension purposes, thus denying his claim of service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a low back disorder and has granted a disability rating of 50 percent for residuals of viral meningitis with headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disorder that is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected right knee disorder. Service connection was also granted for bilateral hearing loss, but it was not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to address the Veteran's claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service. The Veteran's dysthymic disorder is currently rated as 30 percent disabling.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA audiological examination to determine if the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his period of active service.