Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is found to be related to service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for residuals of a mandible fracture and a 10 percent disability rating under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.324 was denied as there is no evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities have interfered with his employability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss were denied as there was insufficient evidence of a link between his current disabilities and his period of active military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, residuals of a back injury, residuals of a left foot injury, and residuals of a left leg injury. The evidence did not support these claims.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA audiological examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and examination to address the existence and etiology of his claimed conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, testicular disability, and skin disability.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 is service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his layover in Vietnam. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim remains pending and requires further development.

The Board has found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are etiologically related to active service, thus granting service connection for these conditions. The claim for sinusitis is remanded as it requires further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for his service-connected allergic rhinitis, cervical spine condition, and left ear hearing loss have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any of these conditions.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The case must be remanded to provide VCAA notice, obtain a new VA audiological examination, and determine if the Veteran's pre-existing hearing loss was aggravated by military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic low back disorder, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus as there was no evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.

The Veteran has been objectively shown to be in need of the regular aid and attendance of another individual, warranting special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board found that the Veteran does not currently have a hearing loss disability and denied service connection for this condition. The claim of service connection for pes planus is addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied, but his claim for tinnitus is granted.

Your appeal is being remanded because you requested a videoconference hearing, which has not been scheduled. You will be given the opportunity to appear before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no medical evidence establishing a nexus between current disabilities and service.

The Veteran's request for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was denied as the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent is already assigned.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's extensive noise exposure during service is a plausible causal factor for his current hearing impairment and ringing in the ears.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus. The evidence shows that the Veteran currently suffers from bilateral high frequency sensorineural hearing loss, which is likely related to his military noise exposure. Tinnitus was also found to be related to service. Therefore, both conditions are granted as service connected.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is now rated at 30 percent, reflecting the severity of his condition as determined by recent VA examination. The issue of tinnitus was withdrawn prior to a decision.