Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, right middle finger disability (crushing injury), and amputation of the right index finger were denied. The evidence did not support a higher rating from May 22, 2007, forward.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the schedular criteria for a compensable rating, and therefore his claim for a higher initial rating is denied.

The Veteran's right ear mixed hearing loss is presumed to have been incurred in active military service. The appeal for the pinched nerve of the right leg has been withdrawn.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss had its onset in service and granted service connection. The initial disability rating for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities was also granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and scar, right upper arm are all granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to ensure all relevant records are obtained and reviewed, including the Veteran's STRs and VA treatment records. The claims will be remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected right ear hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records and examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss was incurred during his military service and is granted service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as review all relevant records. The claims will be remanded for these actions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer and right ear hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have hearing loss for VA purposes in either ear, and thus service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss. The other issues on appeal are also denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims for service connection of various disabilities. This includes obtaining Social Security Administration records, VA treatment records, and any relevant service personnel records.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities. The Veteran's claims are remanded for a new VA examination to determine if he suffers from peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to be incurred in active military service.,There is no evidence of bilateral hearing loss disability at the current time, and therefore service connection for this condition cannot be granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, shell fragment wounds, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and hearing loss, are being reviewed to determine if they render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and residuals of a head injury was denied as he does not have a current disability for VA purposes.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 40 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and therefore denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) are being remanded. The initial compensable rating claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied, and the tinnitus reopening claim remains denied.