Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's hearing loss was not shown to be present within one year of discharge from service, and the evidence does not show that he currently has bilateral hearing loss in accordance with VA standards. As such, his claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not etiologically related to exposure to noise in service. The Board finds that the Veteran did not have chronic symptoms of hearing loss or tinnitus during service, and there is no evidence of continuous symptoms since service separation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are attributable to noise exposure during his military service, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has determined that additional information is needed regarding the Veteran's periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty training (INACDUTRA), as well as his job responsibilities during those periods. The case is therefore being remanded to obtain this information.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination report and needs further development, including obtaining additional medical records.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development, including obtaining a VA examination and providing an opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a TDIU examination. The appellant's service-connected disabilities are to be considered in combination with his other conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been rated at 10 percent since August 31, 2004. The claim for a higher rating remains viable as the Veteran is presumed to seek the maximum available benefit.

The Veteran's initial hearing loss rating was denied prior to August 26, 2010 and a 20% rating is denied effective from that date.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss was initially rated as noncompensable prior to January 28, 2011. From that date, the Veteran is entitled to a compensable rating of 10 percent.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within one year after discharge. The Board also found that the current diagnoses are not related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, grand mal seizures, headaches, hearing loss, and dizziness are being remanded due to the need for additional records from his VA treatment providers.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable evaluation, and thus denied his claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are causally related to his active duty service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection.,Service connection for both conditions is established based on a relationship to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are due to noise exposure in service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities do not warrant a higher evaluation, as they are currently rated at their maximum allowable levels under applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding in-service noise exposure and the relationship between current hearing loss and tinnitus and service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA audiometric examination and requesting medical records. The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.