Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's cholangiocarcinoma is found to have been incurred in service, while tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to metastatic lung cancer, which is service-connected. The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.,The Appellant is not entitled to an effective date prior to June 24, 2015, for the award of special monthly compensation based on her need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability and bilateral hearing loss were both denied as the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.

The Board found that the evidence was at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's left ear hearing loss is related to in-service noise exposure. As a result, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran, the criteria for entitlement to service connection for left ear hearing loss have been met.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not related to service, with the majority of medical opinions concluding that any such conditions are due to temporary factors rather than noise exposure. The Veteran's claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, render him unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment since December 26, 2012.,While the Veteran's symptoms from his service-connected disabilities limit his ability to work, they are adequately contemplated by the relevant rating schedule for service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and inguinal hernia render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his attorney, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right ankle disorder, left knee disorder, and back disorder on a new and material basis. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypersensitivity to fire ant bites was not granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not related to his service, including as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating at any point during the appeal period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his service, including exposure to acoustic trauma while working on an aircraft carrier. As a result, the claims for service connection have been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is related to his military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The case is being remanded for additional development and readjudication due to the need for new medical opinions regarding service connection, increased rating for PTSD, and TDIU.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a rating in excess of 10 percent for his left hand disability, finding that neither condition warrants such ratings based on the evidence of record.

The Board found that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss did not manifest in service or within one year thereafter and is not otherwise related to service. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.

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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to March 31, 2009. The VA Under Secretary for Benefits or the Director of the Compensation and Pension Service determined that he was not entitled to a TDIU on an extra-schedular basis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss did not manifest during service and is not otherwise related to service. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the current condition is related to military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 10 percent since September 21, 2009. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating for his service-connected disabilities and denied all issues on appeal.