Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded due to the withdrawal of his appeals for increased ratings for left ankle disorder and right knee disorder. The remaining issues of increased ratings for sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, and asthma are being reviewed.

The Board has determined that the appellant's pre-existing right ear hearing loss was aggravated by his active service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, a gallbladder disability, hearing loss, and tinnitus, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not have onset in service or due to service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are related to exposure to loud noise in service, resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor. As such, the criteria for service connection have been met.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are as likely as not related to his military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted, as both conditions are found to be directly related to his active duty service. The effective date is not specified.

The Board found that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by his active duty service, as there was no evidence of a continuity of symptomatology. The VA examiner opined that the current hearing loss was less likely than not due to military noise exposure.

The Board has found that the Veteran experienced severe noise exposure during service and currently has a diagnosed tinnitus disability. Resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, the Board finds that service connection for tinnitus is warranted.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for service-connected bilateral hearing loss was denied as his hearing acuity did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's rating schedule.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service and granted service connection for this condition. The issue of bilateral hearing loss was withdrawn by the Veteran prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing conditions were not aggravated by service and there was no evidence of continuity of symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for a VA audiological examination at his place of residence or another suitable location.

The Board found that the Veteran's current hearing loss is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has denied entitlement to DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 as the Veteran was not in receipt of, or entitled to receive, compensation based on a 100% disability rating continuously for the 10 years prior to his death.

The VA determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating, as his audiometric results did not meet the criteria for any higher rating based on the severity of his hearing impairment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting bilateral hearing loss was not aggravated by his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims to reopen his previously denied service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board found that the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are not causally related to his military service, and there is no diagnosed gastrointestinal disorder. Therefore, the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and gastrointestinal disorder were denied.