Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's initial noncompensable ratings for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension are denied as his conditions do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's rating schedule.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss has been consistently rated as noncompensable throughout the appeal period, with puretone thresholds and speech recognition scores indicating Level I hearing in both ears.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss disability is service-connected, resolving all doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is rated as noncompensable (0%) and there are no issues or disputes regarding the rating assigned.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine if an extraschedular rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability is warranted due to its impact on employment.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to verify the Veteran's periods of Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA) and Inactive Duty for Training (INACDUTRA), as well as to obtain VA treatment records, before a decision can be made on her claims.

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

The Board found that the Veteran's currently diagnosed bilateral hearing loss was not caused or aggravated by his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is found to be related to service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant's authorized representative before a decision was made.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and granted service connection for tinnitus. However, further development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for PTSD, right knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and left shoulder disability are denied. The effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD remains April 8, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn, and the Board dismissed the claims for service connection for residuals of squamous cell carcinoma (throat cancer), bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral tinnitus due to lack of a pending claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA compensation examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as his audiometric test results did not warrant an increase in the current 20% rating.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Board found no evidence of hearing loss or tinnitus in service, and the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service. Therefore, he is denied service connection for both hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting bilateral hearing loss did not worsen during his military service, and therefore, he is not entitled to service connection for this condition.

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

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss was granted, and he is now receiving a 20% rating since March 6, 2012.