Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, rash in the legs and groin, and chronic fatigue syndrome have all been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or service connection for these conditions.,There are conflicting statements regarding the onset dates of symptoms such as tinnitus and rash in the legs and groin.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a lung disorder due to asbestos exposure, and a bilateral leg condition (deep vein thrombosis and thrombophelitis). The evidence did not show that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Veteran does not currently suffer from bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, or gout and did not have these conditions during any time period on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, and thus denied both claims for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination regarding his bilateral hearing loss and because he has filed a notice of disagreement with the denial of service connection for tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD have been granted. The Veteran has a principal diagnosis of PTSD from VA, which is reasonably attributable to his active service.

The Board denied service connection for vertigo and an inner ear disorder, as well as the reopening of claims for bilateral hearing loss and a right shoulder disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss was not shown in service or for many years thereafter, and is not related to any incident of service. As a result, the claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss was denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions due to insufficient evidence and further examination is required.

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

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not related to his military service, as there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or chronicity of symptoms within one year post-service. The VA examiner concluded that it was less likely than not that the current hearing loss and tinnitus were related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of current disabilities related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board found no evidence of current disabilities for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, or a lung disorder related to service. The Veteran's claims were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence did not support these claims as they were not related to his active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not have onset in service or within one year of service, nor were they caused by his active military service. Therefore, the claims for service connection are denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD. The decision found that while the Veteran had current diagnoses of these conditions, there was insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between his military service and any of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the reduction from a 40 percent to a 20 percent evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was proper and denied the Veteran's request to restore the original 40 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not preclude substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active military service, including exposure to loud noise during his time as a tail gunner. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have any of the claimed disabilities as a result of service or secondary to a service-connected disability, and therefore, denied all claims for service connection.