Hearing loss decisions — 2012

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was granted, but the RO continued the zero percent rating from July 7, 2003 to March 14, 2004. From March 15, 2004 to November 10, 2004, he received a 10 percent evaluation; from November 11, 2004 to July 31, 2009, he was rated at 20 percent. The RO reduced his rating to zero percent effective August 1, 2009 and increased it to 10 percent effective August 9, 2011.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, emphysema with COPD, and high blood pressure. The claim for increased rating of right leg varicose veins was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss was denied as there is no current disability meeting VA criteria.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, and thus denied all of his claims.

The Veteran does not have any of the claimed conditions that were caused or aggravated by his service.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, and the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being returned to the RO for further review.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and diabetes mellitus as there was no evidence of a current disability within the first post-service year, and the conditions did not arise during active duty.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical opinions and VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied across the board due to lack of evidence supporting his assertions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining updated examination reports and opinions regarding his service-connected disabilities and their impact on employment.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to outstanding records and examinations.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active service, and the Board finds that he has a current disability. Therefore, the claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss disability, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under the applicable rating schedule.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that it was not granted.

The Board has remanded the claims due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's periods of active duty for training during his Army Reserve service. Additional evidence is needed, and a VA medical examination may be required to determine if further assistance is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to provide adequate reasons and bases in the decision.

The Veteran's appeal was previously remanded for additional development. The case is now being remanded again due to the undeliverable mail at his current address of record.

The VA determined that the Veteran's preexisting bilateral hearing loss did not worsen during his military service and denied his claim for service connection.