Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no competent medical evidence of a current disability meeting VA standards.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's in-service noise exposure is considered, and his current hearing impairment is found to be related to such exposure.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a higher rating, and his left thumb residuals were also granted. However, service connection for right ear hearing loss was denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and diabetes mellitus. The claim for an initial compensable rating for candidiasis is denied as there is no evidence that the condition covers at least 5 percent or more of the entire body or exposed areas.

The Veteran withdrew the claim of service connection for a dental condition and died before a decision was made on the hearing loss disability claim, leading to its dismissal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss is related to his active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and left knee disability were evaluated, but the claims for increased ratings were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the inadequacy of the May 2006 VA audiology examination, which was used by the Board in denying service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's claims are now being reviewed with additional development.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death while the appeal was pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear for a scheduled hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The case will be returned to the RO for scheduling a new hearing.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and consideration of all relevant evidence.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 20 percent, effective from the date of claim. His tinnitus remains at a maximum 10 percent rating.

The Board has scheduled a hearing before the RO and is remanding the case for further action due to improper notification of the scheduled hearing.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and likely etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss disability and tinnitus, which are claimed as service-connected.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted with a 30% evaluation prior to October 16, 2008 and a 50% evaluation from that date. The hearing loss disability claim is pending.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric condition due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the appellant's military service. Service connection was not granted for residuals of trauma to the left eye as there is no credible evidence that he sustained a facial injury during active duty.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as her audiometric results did not meet the threshold for considering hearing loss a disability for VA purposes. The claim for left upper extremity epicondylectomy, status-post ulnar and radial nerve decompression was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current hearing loss disability is likely due to noise exposure during active and reserve service. The other claims of service connection for low back condition, tinnitus, and migraine headaches are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be service-connected as a result of exposure to combat stressors in Iraq. Bilateral hearing loss was not found to be service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for higher initial evaluation of his bilateral sensorineural hearing loss is denied. The effective dates for the grants of service connection are set at May 15, 2008.