Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability. The claims for initial compensable rating for right ear hearing loss and increased rating for pseudo folliculitis barbae are also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied a compensable evaluation for the Veteran's burn scar of the right forearm. The Veteran currently has a diagnosis of sensorineural hearing loss, bilaterally, which is related to his in-service acoustic trauma. However, his current burn scar does not affect his arm function.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to in-service noise exposure and concluding that any current hearing loss is more likely due to presbyacusis and slight Eustachian tube dysfunction.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain clarifying medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and stomach condition.

The Veteran's hearing loss disability is rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that no higher rating is warranted based on the evidence of record.

The VA examiner found no evidence of a causal relationship between the Veteran's hearing loss and his military service, concluding that it is more likely due to post-service noise exposure. As such, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and rashes on chest, face, and neck are not service-connected. The Veteran's headaches may be related to a head injury in service but further examination is needed. Service connection for PTSD remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left ankle disability, and right inferior orbital wall fracture residuals were denied. The Board found no current evidence of a hearing loss disability or compensable rating for the left ankle disability. The right inferior orbital wall fracture residuals did not result in any additional functional impairment beyond what is already considered under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for referral to the Director of Compensation and Pension Service for extraschedular consideration of TDIU entitlement due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions had their onset during active service. Service connection was denied for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, claimed as secondary to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board found that the Veteran's hearing acuity did not meet the threshold requirements for a disability due to impaired hearing for VA purposes, and thus denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and further development is needed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to in-service acoustic trauma and grants service connection for this condition.

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

The Board has determined that the VA audiological examination report is inadequate and requires further clarification regarding the relationship between the appellant's current hearing loss disability and in-service acoustic trauma. The case is REMANDED for additional development.

The Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to active duty service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for bilateral hearing loss prior to December 22, 2009 were denied. Since then, his rating was increased to 30 percent effective from December 22, 2009.