Hearing loss decisions — 2012

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied across multiple issues, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sinusitis, pain, uveitis, ankle disability, knee disability, hand disability, and fractures of the ribs. The Board found no evidence to support these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, psychiatric disability (to include major depressive disorder), and sleep disorder. The decision found that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional service treatment records and for a VA examination. The issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an increased rating for the left knee disorder are pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need to secure additional medical records and conduct further development of the record.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need to obtain additional records and conduct further examinations. The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD are pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a continuity of symptomatology. The VA audiologist concluded that the in-service testing did not show any significant deterioration in hearing thresholds.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further action, including the appointment of an authorized representative and scheduling a Travel Board hearing.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether these conditions are related to military noise exposure. The Veteran's DM issue remains denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, while his low back disorder is also denied. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and finds that new and material evidence has been received. The case is remanded to schedule a VA audiometric examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that it is as likely as not the Veteran developed hearing loss due to acoustic trauma during service. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 80 percent, and his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) results in a total disability rating based on individual unemployability. The RO has granted these claims.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of Army Reserve service treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hearing loss of either ear was not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor may a sensorineural hearing loss of either ear be presumed to have been incurred therein. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a new hearing before a Veterans Law Judge of the Board.

The Veteran's claims of service connection and a compensable rating for his hearing loss are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records, examinations, and consideration.

The Veteran's current pulmonary disorder and bilateral hearing loss are found to be related to service, specifically asbestos exposure. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of his bilateral hearing loss and lumbar spine disorder.

The Board has found that the appellant incurred tinnitus during active duty and granted service connection for this condition. The issue of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to insufficient evidence.