Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability for VA purposes, and therefore service connection cannot be established.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not shown to be related to service, and the Board finds that it is more likely due to natural progression of noise exposure over time. Service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was found to be at a level that warranted a 20% rating from September 6, 2012 to September 29, 2013. The effective date is not specified as the claim was previously remanded and the decision is based on new evidence presented.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a VA aid and attendance examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to a lack of VA examination and because there is insufficient information to make a decision on the claim.

The Board denied an extraschedular evaluation for palmoplantar keratoderma but granted a 10 percent evaluation. The claim of service connection for left ear hearing loss was denied.

The Veteran was awarded special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance in December 2003, effective May 28, 2003. The appellant seeks accrued benefits for this increased monetary benefit but it has been determined that the payment was made.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his inability to attend a scheduled video conference hearing. He will be provided notice and an opportunity for another hearing.

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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including new VA examinations and a review of his claims file.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise on the question of a nexus between the Veteran's service and his current tinnitus. Therefore, service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability has not met the criteria for a compensable rating during any period on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a hearing loss disability for VA compensation purposes, and therefore service connection is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a videoconference hearing. The rating and effective date remain pending as the issues are still under review.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, thus meeting the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but denied the remaining issues due to lack of evidence linking them to military service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that a compensable rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

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