Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss. Additional records from recent treatment are also needed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including a left knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, back disability, right knee disability, and left ankle and foot disability, preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and industrial background. The Board finds entitlement to TDIU is warranted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the issues of liver disorder, left heel fracture, bilateral testicle disorder, and other conditions have been withdrawn. The remaining claims are dismissed.

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

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issue of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus prior to a decision being made by the Board.

The Board found no evidence of current hearing loss or tinnitus in service and denied the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, and a cyst on his buttocks.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected as direct service connection was established based on in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected right ear hearing loss disability has been rated as noncompensable since August 22, 2007. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a compensable evaluation at any time during the rating period on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus that is related to his active service. The evidence shows no in-service noise exposure and no pre-existing hearing problems noted at entrance into service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a personal hearing before a Member of the Board by live videoconference.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical development regarding his claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The case will be returned to the Board for further appellate review.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for a comprehensive evaluation of the functional effects of his service-connected disabilities on employment.

The Board has granted a 100% disability rating for the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss for the entire period on appeal, effective from the date of the examination (May 28, 2013). The Veteran is also entitled to special monthly compensation based on deafness in both ears.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as he did not have service in Vietnam and there is no evidence of Agent Orange exposure. His conditions are not attributable to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus, left ear hearing loss, and right ear hearing loss have been granted service connection. The Board found that the Veteran had a current tinnitus disorder since onset in service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his period of service, thus denying entitlement to service connection for these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have hypertension during service or within one year of separation, and there is no competent evidence linking his current hypertension to service. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were also not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's hearing loss was evaluated as 30 percent disabling, the maximum rating available under VA regulations. The Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss warranted a 30 percent rating since May 27, 2008, but no higher. The evidence did not support a higher rating.