Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal in regard to service connection for diabetes mellitus has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has ordered a new VA audiological examination to determine the etiology of any current bilateral hearing loss found, including consideration of any upward shift in tested thresholds in service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of bilateral hearing loss was denied as the RO had already made a final decision on his initial claim, and he did not file another claim before April 9, 2003.

The Board found no evidence of in-service hearing loss or tinnitus, and the Veteran's current conditions are more likely due to age-related changes rather than service. Therefore, service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, residuals of frostbite of the feet, and nasal fracture are all found to be due to service. The Board grants these claims.

The Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability for VA purposes and the claim is denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus) do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, thus his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to evaluate the impact of his right ear hearing loss disability on his daily and vocational pursuits.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred in active service and may not be presumed to have been so incurred.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for bilateral hearing loss and left ankle disability was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

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

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to new and material evidence submitted since the March 1978 rating decision. The Veteran was exposed to acoustic trauma while in Vietnam, but no medical opinion could be obtained to determine if his current hearing loss is related to this exposure.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes, prostate disability, leg condition, and hearing loss as they are not presumed to have been incurred due to exposure to herbicides. The Veteran does not have current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to his time in service or a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by his active service and denied his claim.

The case is being remanded for further examination and development due to incomplete service medical records.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied his claim.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and assigned a 10 percent disability rating, but the Veteran's appeal is denied as his claim for an increased evaluation is not supported by evidence showing that his hearing loss warrants a higher rating.