Hearing loss decisions — 2014

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not considered service-connected as it did not manifest during or within one year after service and there is no evidence of a nexus to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's Meniere's syndrome with vertigo and left ear hearing loss disability are not related to service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran had preexisting right and left ear hearing loss disabilities that were aggravated during military service, and his current hearing loss is related to in-service acoustic trauma.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen and for entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is sufficient evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction was initially shown on November 20, 2010. The Board found that a noncompensable rating prior to this date and a 20% rating from November 20, 2010 is warranted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a rash of the hands, underarms, and thighs, PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss. The claim for a rash was reopened due to new evidence received since the last denial, but it was still denied as there is no current disability. Service connection for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss were not established based on the available evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a hearing loss disability in either ear, as defined by VA regulations. Therefore, his claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a nexus to current conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records. The Board will review the case again after these are obtained.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a video conference hearing before the Board.

The Board finds that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss is likely due to in-service acoustic trauma, and grants service connection for this condition.

The appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA audiological examination and because the Veteran has listed service connection for left ear hearing loss as an issue. A Statement of the Case will be issued on this matter.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA audiological examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and for scheduling a video conference Board Hearing.

The Board found that the Veteran's hearing loss did not meet VA criteria for a disability and denied service connection. The psychiatric disorder claim was remanded.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal by the appellant.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's hearing loss is likely related to noise exposure in service, but his recurrent ear infections are not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC) regarding her claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The tinnitus claim remains on hold pending further development of her bilateral hearing loss claim.

The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss had its onset in service and grants service connection for this condition.