Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded due to inadequate VA examination results. The case will be readjudicated after obtaining a new VA examination.

The Board found that the claimant's hypertension, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, brain damage, stomach ache, and malaria are not related to his service. The claim was denied as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before either of the underlying service connection claims can be adjudicated.

The VA criteria for hearing loss of the left ear have not been demonstrated at any time during the appeal, and service connection is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current disability for his right ear hearing loss, but has a current disability for his left ear. The VA audiologist opined that the Veteran's bilateral sensorineural hearing loss is most likely caused by post-military occupational noise exposure rather than service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as the current disability ratings are considered adequate based on the severity of his conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including gastrointestinal disorder, ITP, recurrent infections, otalgia, bilateral hearing loss, lumbar spine disorder, bilateral hip disorder, and right hip scar. The reasons were that these conditions did not manifest in service or are unrelated to service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Veteran was granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, but his hearing loss disability and hypertension claims remain pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there was no evidence of hearing loss or tinnitus in service. The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were less likely caused by noise exposure during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current arthritic condition is not related to his military service and therefore denied service connection for this condition.,While the Veteran was exposed to noise during service, the evidence does not establish he currently has a hearing loss disability in his right ear. Service connection for hearing loss in his left ear is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeals of the Veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for bilateral hearing loss, left little finger fracture with residual flexion deformity, and hemorrhoids as the Veteran withdrew his appeal for these issues in August 2011.

The Veteran has withdrawn her appeal for a higher disability rating for her bilateral hearing loss.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by service, as there was no evidence of a disease or injury during service. The VA examiner opined that the current disabilities are less likely related to noise exposure during service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. As a result, these claims are granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for any of his claimed conditions, and there is no evidence to support service connection for these disorders.

The VA determined that the appellant's current hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his service, specifically his 6-month period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) in August 1964. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The VA determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating at any point during the appeal period.