Hearing loss decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or that any diagnosed condition began in service.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was also denied due to the lack of evidence showing the presence of a current disability.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted as they are related to his exposure to acoustic trauma during his reserve service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, with a numeric designation of Level I in both ears. The Board denied the claim for an initial compensable disability rating.

The Board has dismissed all pending appeals due to the appellant's withdrawal of his claims.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The case of the lumbar spine disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which are currently considered unrelated to service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected, with the decision based on direct service connection due to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection for right knee osteoarthritis status post total arthroplasty.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran's current disabilities are being remanded for further examination and analysis.

The Veteran's representative withdrew his appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, leading to the dismissal of this issue.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's claims for right ear hearing loss and ulcerated stomach have been denied. The claim for left ear hearing loss is remanded.,Service connection has not been established for the Veteran’s claimed conditions due to lack of current disability evidence.

The Board has denied service connection for a low back disability, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss disability. The Veteran's current disabilities are not related to his active service.,The Veteran was not afforded VA examinations for his left hand, right hand, eye (dry itchy eyes), and skin disabilities.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeals for service connection of low back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD with depressive disorder were denied. The claim for an earlier effective date for the 70% evaluation of PTSD was also denied. The Board found that new and material evidence is not required to reopen these claims, as they have never become final.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral fasciitis is denied. The Board finds no current disability.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is not granted as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting the criteria set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 3.385.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, and she is now receiving a rating of 70 percent for PTSD. Other conditions are also found to be related to her military service.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for service connection or increased disability ratings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss had its onset during active duty service and granted service connection for this condition.