Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are causally related to in-service noise exposure, and thus service connection is granted.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including benign tumors of the colon, migraines, hearing loss, tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy, psychiatric disorders, and vascular diseases. The appeal was reopened on new evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining specific dates of Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA) and reviewing medical records from this period. The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for entitlement to service connection for left ear hearing loss and a low back disorder are denied, while his claim for a compensable evaluation for right ear hearing loss is not granted. The Veteran's right ear hearing loss results in noncompensable disability ratings due to its severity.

The Board found that there is no evidence to support a finding of service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and denied the Veteran's claim. The issue of an increased rating for injury to the ulnar nerve, palmar surface of the right hand was not addressed in this decision.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine as these conditions are not shown to be related to military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to military service, resolving doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, depressive disorder, and hearing loss of the left ear are being remanded due to incomplete evaluations.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, but his respiratory disorder (claimed as residuals of asbestos exposure) is related to active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable evaluation for bilateral high frequency hearing loss has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss was denied by the RO, as there is no evidence showing that his condition has worsened to warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran does not have a diagnosed hearing loss disability for VA purposes.,There is no evidence of a gastrointestinal disability, residuals of corneal injury of the right eye, or sleep disorder during service or currently.

The Board has determined that the Veteran should be afforded a VA examination to determine if his bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are related to service. The reopened claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing records and clarification of medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to potential noise exposure during service. The Veteran is required to undergo a VA examination to determine if he currently has hearing loss disability, which may be related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and diabetes mellitus, as well as service connection for diabetic retinopathy and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. The RO granted an initial noncompensable rating for diabetes mellitus due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board determined that the appellant's hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as his puretone thresholds do not reach levels that would warrant such a rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss has been denied, and the case is being remanded to obtain further medical evaluation.

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