Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board previously denied the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but has now vacated this decision due to a settlement agreement. The case is being remanded for a new hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is found to be related to his active military service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current fungal infection of the left ear related to military service and there is no evidence linking his hearing loss to service or an in-service noise exposure. The claim for service connection for both conditions is denied.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss from September 28, 2007.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and procedural actions, including a statement of the case on service connection for hypertension and scheduling a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, bilateral ED, cataracts, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and venous insufficiency of the lower extremities are all denied. The Board finds that there is no evidence to support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and metastatic seminoma are not related to service. The Board finds that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% disability rating for the entire appeal period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current right ear hearing loss disability as defined by VA. Resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and clarifying opinions on the nexus of his claimed disabilities with service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was denied, and his claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was also denied. The Board found that the current evidence did not support a finding of a current disability for either condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability has been rated as noncompensable under the applicable rating criteria. The Board finds that a compensable rating is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional VA medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The claims of service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and psychiatric disorders are pending.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, finding that the Veteran's current hearing loss is a result of his military service and not due to other causes.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA audiological examination and the provision of relevant medical records. The claim will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Board found no current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus for VA purposes and denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is found to be related to service, while his right ear hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a disability under VA regulations. Service connection is granted for left ear hearing loss but denied for right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 10 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.,The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.,The Veteran's service-connected TBI is currently rated as noncompensable (0 percent), and no higher rating is warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable disability rating during the appeal period.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including thyroid disability, skin disability, peripheral neuropathy, coldness of the feet, breathing disability, insomnia, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, all of which were deemed not attributable to active service.