Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left ear hearing loss is not related to his service, and therefore denied service connection for this condition.

Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss.,Service connection is granted for degenerative joint disease of the bilateral knees.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic back disability, to include scoliosis, was denied as there is no medical evidence showing that the condition was incurred or aggravated during active duty service. The Board found that the current diagnosed back disorder is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and onychomycosis of the hands and feet have been granted service connection, with a rating of 30% for onychomycosis effective May 17, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal of kidney cancer service connection was dismissed due to withdrawal. Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were found to be incurred as a result of service.

The Board finds that there is a relative balance of evidence for and against causation of bilateral sensorineural hearing loss by National Guard noise exposure, warranting service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee strain and hearing loss were denied as the evidence did not show that his conditions warranted a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is due to noise exposure during his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA audiological examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and coronary artery disease (CAD) due to presumed exposure to herbicides during service in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his service, granting service connection for both conditions.

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

The Veteran is granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as these conditions are found to be related to military noise exposure. Service connection for gallbladder cancer is also granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to be related to service, with the Board finding that all reasonable doubt should be resolved in his favor. The right shoulder condition claim is pending and will require further examination and evidence review before a decision can be made.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for updated VA treatment records and an examination of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination and review of relevant records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, as both conditions are found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss. As a result, the Board has dismissed the appeal.

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

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss did not manifest within one year from service discharge and is not causally or etiologically related to service. The Veteran's claim for service connection was denied.