Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as the audiometric evaluations did not show any impairment that warranted such a rating.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, dermatitis and skin disorder, headaches, and PTSD as they have already been granted by the RO.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted. For tinnitus, the Board found it at least as likely as not related to service. However, for bilateral hearing loss, the evidence did not meet the criteria for a current disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as there was no evidence of a nexus between in-service acoustic trauma and current hearing loss, which is not considered a presumptive condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at a 10 percent rating since September 17, 2015. The Board affirms this decision and grants the higher rating.

The Veteran's service connection for tinnitus is granted, and his rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to June 27, 2013, and in excess of 40 percent thereafter is granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on the issues of bilateral hearing loss and hemorrhoidectomy ratings, resulting in their dismissal.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, which is related to service noise exposure.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a left knee disability and bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the absence of representation. The Missouri Veterans Commission must be given an opportunity to offer arguments on his behalf before the case can be returned to the Board.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a low back disorder and finds that new evidence supports a finding of nexus between his in-service injury and current disability. The claims for tinnitus and hearing loss are also granted.

The Veteran is granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus.,Service connection has been established based on in-service noise exposure during active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right ear hearing loss and tinnitus had their onset in service, warranting service connection for these conditions. The left ear hearing loss issue is remanded as it requires additional development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss and hypertension. However, additional development is needed to determine if there is a nexus between current disabilities and military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed back and nervous conditions are not related to his service, and therefore denied these claims. The hearing loss disability is considered service-connected.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are found to have had their onset during service, with the opinion that these conditions were present since service. As a result, both conditions are granted service connection.

The Veteran's asthma, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus claims were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating for asthma or service connection for bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and opinions are needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is related to his active military service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The skin disability claim, which was expanded to include all disabilities of the skin, remains pending.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss. However, the Veteran's current hearing loss disability is not related to his military service, including noise exposure.

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