Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is denied as less likely than not related to in-service noise exposure. The Veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma is granted a rating of 60 percent, effective from April 17, 2015.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is service-connected and related to in-service noise exposure.,Major depressive disorder with anxious distress features is service-connected and related to active service.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of October 9, 2003 for the award of service connection for tinnitus. The Veteran's claim was filed on October 9, 2003, when he reported having 'ringing' in his ears.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including urinary incontinence claimed as secondary to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. Additional evidence and a medical advisory opinion are needed.

The Board has denied service connection for left ear hearing loss due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between current hearing loss and in-service noise exposure. Right ear hearing loss was first shown during active duty, but the Board requested an opinion on whether it was aggravated by that period.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals to reopen claims for service connection for right eye blindness, left eye blindness, and bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disability and left ear hearing loss, finding that the Veteran did not have an in-service injury or noise exposure that led to these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss due to noise exposure is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of BHL and was exposed to acoustic trauma in-service, leading to his current condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected condition.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran and the need for further examination.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claim for chronic conjunctivitis due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's current hearing acuity does not meet VA compensation criteria, while his eye disorder needs further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is currently manifested by hearing impairment corresponding to no higher than an auditory acuity of Level II in the right ear and Level III in the left ear. As a result, he does not meet the criteria for any compensable rating under VA's rating schedule.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable due to the severity of his hearing acuity levels, which do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The evidence is in equipoise that both conditions are related to acoustic trauma sustained during service.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease and bilateral hearing loss disability, finding that the evidence did not support a causal link to service.,There was no credible evidence linking the current conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inextricably intertwined issues and requests for further action on severance of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as a determination regarding whether these conditions were incurred during ACDUTRA.

The Board has remanded several issues for further action, including a new VA examination for the right knee disorder and preparation of an SOC for other claims.

The Board has granted service connection for right elbow/forearm tendinopathy, bilateral hearing loss, and erectile dysfunction. A 40% rating for hypertension is granted effective October 1, 2012.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), to include neurocognitive and major depressive disorders. The Veteran's conditions are found to be related to his military service.