Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's hip disability and bilateral hearing loss are not service-connected.,However, the Board has recharacterized the issue of cervical and lumbar spine disabilities as remanded.

The Veteran's initial rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as his audiometric results did not warrant a compensable rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability and that the preponderance of the evidence did not support a link to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss due to additional development being required.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss. However, the Veteran's current hearing loss is not considered to be related to his military service due to a lack of aggravation during service and because there is no increase in severity from enlistment to separation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss were denied. The Board found that there was no credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors related to posttraumatic stress disorder, and the Veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy. For hearing loss, the VA examination showed auditory acuity levels II in both ears, which do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for her service-connected hearing loss of the left ear has been denied as her audiometric test results do not meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral shin splints were denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Veteran's service treatment records do not show any complaints, findings or diagnoses of impotence, hearing loss, or retinopathy during service. There is no medical evidence showing these conditions were present during service.,There are no post-service medical records indicating the presence of bilateral hearing loss until 1999, and the Veteran did not report having treated for this condition in his application for compensation.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA audiology examination and review of clinical records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional verification of his Army Reserve service and for obtaining treatment records.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, psychiatric disability (anxiety and nervousness), skin disability, respiratory disability, neurological disability, bilateral femoral epicondylitis, insomnia, and gastritis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus and an initial rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Veteran is not entitled to specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant.

The Veteran is seeking an initial disability rating in excess of 40 percent for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The case has been remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for clarification on the severity of his hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are causally related to noise exposure during active military service, warranting service connection for both conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim. For PTSD, the Board granted service connection but noted that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher initial rating.

The Veteran's claims of reopening his right ear hearing loss claim and seeking an increased rating for left ear hearing loss are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations, treatment records review, and compliance with VA notice requirements.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a left second metatarsal disorder, and a right thumb disorder. The Veteran was granted service connection for traumatic arthralgia of the left foot.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine the validity of the appellant's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and sinus disorder. The VA will obtain all relevant medical records, including those from his military service, as well as any alternative sources of evidence.