Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of current disabilities during or within one year after service, and that any such conditions were not related to service.

The Veteran's hypertension and cervical spine disability are service-connected. The Veteran has a current diagnosis of hemorrhoids, but the Board finds that there is no evidence to support a finding of service connection for this condition. The Veteran does not have a diagnosed spina bifida occulta or left varicocele. There is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for his genitourinary disorder or right ear hearing loss. Headaches are service-connected, but the Veteran's claim for increased evaluation was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is at least as likely as not related to service, including exposure to acoustic trauma during service. As such, service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to missing evidence from the original claims file, including affidavits/statements by Eustaquio Fernandez, Tirso Florentino, Anacleto Luca, and Rosendo Sarandi. The case will be reviewed for any additional development before a final decision can be made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board denied service connection for left leg thrombophlebitis and bilateral hearing loss, finding no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's period of active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to missing service records and a VA audio examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, joint pain, and muscle pain due to an undiagnosed illness. The evidence did not establish current disabilities or a nexus between any claimed conditions and military service.

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

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, which had been previously denied in October 1980.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus do not meet the criteria for service connection as they are not related to his active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating, as his current hearing acuity levels do not meet the criteria for any higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities are not related to his active service, including exposure to noise. As such, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a bilateral hearing loss disability or tinnitus as a result of service, and therefore denied both claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there was no evidence of current disabilities or in-service injury, exposure, or disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to in-service acoustic trauma, and thus service connection is granted for both conditions.

The Veteran is service-connected for hearing loss and tinnitus, rated at 70 percent combined. The Board finds that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unemployable due to his bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which make it impossible for him to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various eye, ear, and skin conditions due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Veteran was granted service connection for hemorrhoids, but not for hearing loss in the right ear or skin condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated at 20 percent effective December 13, 2007. Prior to this date, the disability was not compensable.