Hearing loss decisions — 2010

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence is against the claims for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension are being remanded to the RO for scheduling a DRO hearing and consideration of additional evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied, as there is no evidence of these conditions during active service or within one year post-service. The claim for a compensable rating for residuals of a right wrist fracture was also denied due to the mild nature of the disability.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss disability was incurred in service and is granted. The left ear hearing loss disability and bilateral shoulder disorder are not attributable to service.

The Veteran was granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and kidney disability (secondary to hypertension) as direct service connection.,Evidence showed the Veteran had hearing loss in December 1974, which is considered a compensable degree of hearing loss. His hypertension was also found to be related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for his bilateral foot disorder (pes planus) is granted.

The VA denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not support such a rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss of the right ear has been reopened and is granted. The Veteran also received increased ratings for his left shoulder, cervical spine, and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his bilateral hearing loss was remanded by the Board due to incomplete development of his claim. The case is now returned to the RO for further action, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and scheduling a VA audiological examination.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and his request for an increased rating since March 5, 2009, was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's left ear hearing loss is related to his military service. The appeal will be returned to the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and there is no evidence linking his hearing loss or tinnitus to service. Therefore, service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for further development of his claims, including obtaining National Guard treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pleurisy and right ear hearing loss was denied. The Board found no current disability of pleurisy, but determined that the Veteran had a current disability of right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's death was not caused by or a result of his service-connected conditions. The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and also denied DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a back disorder. The appeals were based on his contention that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was granted. The Board found that the Veteran had current tinnitus related to his active duty service.

The Veteran is granted a rating of 40 percent for bilateral hearing loss since August 17, 2009. For the period prior to that date, he was not entitled to any higher rating.