Hearing loss decisions — 2012

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of hearing loss in service or within one year postservice, and the VA examiner opined that any current hearing loss is not related to military noise exposure.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination, particularly regarding right ear hearing loss.

The Board found that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss was not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service, with consideration given to his in-service noise exposure. The claims for service connection have been granted.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence of in-service hearing problems or exposure to Agent Orange. Service connection for multiple myeloma was also denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or any presumptive conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, left leg disability, back disability, neck disability, right ear hearing loss, left knee instability, and arthritis. The Veteran's claims for a separate rating for left knee arthritis and a higher evaluation for left knee meniscal tear are also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a supplemental opinion from the VA examiner regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, taking into account his reported in-service noise exposure and any continuing hearing problems after service.

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

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for hearing loss is granted, with the effective date set at June 10, 2002.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The Veteran's request for a travel board hearing is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA audiological examination to assess the current level of severity of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability and its functional effects.

The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have bilateral leg disorders, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss or a low back disorder that began during service or are causally related to active service.,Service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied as his hearing impairment does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment, as he is able to perform sedentary work despite his cold injury residuals.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are as likely as not related to his active military service, including exposure to loud noise during service.

The Veteran's appeal regarding his claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss has been remanded due to the need for a personal hearing.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss did not result from in-service noise exposure and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service and denied his claim for service connection.