Hearing loss decisions — 2013

The Board granted a 30 percent evaluation for bilateral hearing loss effective June 5, 2009. The Veteran's other claims were withdrawn.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a VA examination to assess the severity of his hearing loss disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not have hearing loss or tinnitus during service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss but granted service connection for tinnitus. The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is considered to be a direct result of active service, not due to any other condition or exposure.

The Board found no evidence of hearing loss or MS during service, and the medical opinions provided did not establish a causal relationship between current conditions and service. The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied.

The Veteran's service connection for tinnitus is established, and the Board finds that it is at least as likely as not related to his military service. The Board also grants service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding a continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus do not render him unemployable prior to January 6, 2011.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is not etiologically related to his active service.,The criteria for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome, right hand are not met.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing. Service connection will be decided based on the merits of his claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed conditions, including headaches, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus, were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The claims for these disabilities are denied.

The Board has determined that there is no diagnosed disability of active tuberculosis or right ear hearing loss during service, within three years following discharge, or at any time since service. The Veteran's positive PPD test does not constitute a diagnosed disability for which service connection may be established.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and Meniere's disease were not service-connected. The Board denied her claims for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss (Meniere's disease) and service connection for TMJ dysfunction.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability and her right knee pain is not related to service. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder of his feet and bilateral hearing loss, finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is etiologically related to noise exposure during active military service, and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include a depressive disorder. The evidence now shows that he has a current psychiatric condition related to his active service. Service connection is granted for this condition. The Veteran also has hypertension and other conditions which are being remanded for further review.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and efforts to corroborate his reported stressors and service in Vietnam. The claims will be reviewed again after these steps are completed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to include obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for examinations to determine if his current disabilities are related to service.