Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was evaluated as Level I, resulting in a noncompensable disability rating. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board found no evidence of hearing loss in service and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection as his current bilateral hearing loss is not related to his military service.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his service, specifically noise exposure during active duty. As a result, both conditions have been granted service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment from February 11, 2008 through January 24, 2011.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were incurred during his active service, thus granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) due to the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or being housebound is remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine if his service-connected conditions alone result in the need for such benefits.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is manifested by hearing impairment corresponding to auditory acuity of no more than level III in the right ear and level I in the left ear during the entire appeal period. The criteria for an initial compensable rating have not been met.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and cervical spine arthritis. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding its pre-service status.

The Veteran's back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by service.,Service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service, with all evidence in relative equipoise. Therefore, service connection is granted for both conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as there is at least equipoise evidence in favor of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is adequately rated under the applicable rating criteria, and thus denied a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss disability has been granted. The Board also found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, to include depression, is related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to schedule a Travel Board hearing. The Veteran's claims for service connection and reopening of peptic ulcer disease claim are still pending.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and a noncompensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to a compensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss is REMANDED.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, finding that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for entitlement to DIC benefits due to his death being caused by a condition not related to service.