Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is not caused by or a result of his active service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The VA has determined that the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent, as his current hearing impairment is at Level IV in both ears.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and ensuring the claims file is complete.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, right shoulder strain with arthritis, and left shoulder sprain with arthritis are related to service. The Board also found no evidence of a cardiovascular disability or hypertension with shortness of breath during service or within one year following discharge from service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine were granted increased ratings, while service connection for peripheral neuropathy was established. The Veteran also received a TDIU rating since November 25, 2011.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, left Bell's palsy, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, preclude him from obtaining and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional information and medical examinations regarding his claims of service connection for various disabilities, including left foot disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left jaw disability, and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing private medical records and further development is required.

The Board has determined that the appellant's left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service, resulting in a grant of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a low back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, or tinnitus having its onset in service. The Veteran's STRs do not show any complaints or treatment for these conditions during his active duty. A VA examination report concluded that the current diagnoses are more likely due to post-service injuries and not related to service.

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

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's in-service noise exposure is linked to his current condition. The claims for increased disability ratings for bilateral hearing loss and pterygium are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is etiologically related to noise exposure during service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right hand disability and found that new and material evidence had not been presented to reopen his claim for bilateral hearing loss. The case is being remanded to provide a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Chronic Sinusitis/Allergic Rhinitis, and Residuals of Right Leg Injury (Punji Stick Wound). Bilateral Hearing Loss is not considered a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for clarification of private audiological examination results.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his level of education and occupational experience.