Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 10 percent since February 10, 2009. Prior to that date, the condition did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's case is being remanded due to his failure to report for a scheduled hearing, and he has requested another one. The appeal will be handled in an expeditious manner.

The Veteran's competent and probative medical evidence does not show current bilateral hearing loss that is due to any incident or event during active service. The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor may it be presumed to have been incurred in service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn. The Board grants service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the onset of this condition began in service and is related to his military noise exposure.

The Veteran does not have a current bilateral hearing loss disability as defined by VA, and therefore his claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining service treatment records and VA medical records. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination to determine if his current bilateral hearing loss is related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and found it was incurred as a result of active military service. The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional development.

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

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus was likely incurred in active service and granted service connection for this condition. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied due to lack of evidence linking current disability to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not related to his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable evaluation, as his hearing impairment is currently rated at Level III in both ears.

The appellant is seeking an increased evaluation for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability. The case has been remanded to the AOJ for additional development, including a VA audiological examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for further action, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining any relevant medical records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and right knee disability, to include arthritis is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not shown to be present for VA compensation purposes.,His pre-existing thoracic spine and right knee conditions are clearly and unmistakably present prior to service, so they were not aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a ratable hearing loss disability under VA standards, and therefore cannot establish service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss was denied as the criteria for a higher rating were not met. The issue of an extra-schedular rating is also pending and needs to be addressed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA audiological examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and shortening of the left leg, finding that there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and his military service.