Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear and right ear hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current hearing loss and his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing right ear hearing loss was aggravated by his active service, and thus granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent for the appellant's PTSD disability, finding that it meets the criteria for such a rating. The lumbar spine disability is also rated at its maximum allowable under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran withdrew his claims, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed conditions were not incurred or aggravated by service, and denied all claims.

The Veteran's initial noncompensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to insufficient evidence of current disability level. A new VA compensation examination will be scheduled to assess the severity of his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of such conditions during his military service or within one year after discharge. The Veteran did not meet threshold eligibility requirements for nonservice-connected pension benefits due to lack of active duty service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is causally related to his naval service and the Board has resolved the doubt in favor of the Veteran, granting service connection for tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction, have been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not shown during service and is not related to active duty. The Board denied the claim as there was no evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for increased evaluation of headaches, service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, and service connection for sinusitis. The appellant was not granted any benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as there is no medical evidence of bilateral hearing loss as defined by VA.

The Veteran's hearing impairment is no worse than Level I in the right ear and Level VI in the left ear, resulting in a noncompensable rating. The criteria for a higher disability rating are not met.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a skin condition, erectile dysfunction secondary to paranoid schizophrenia, gastrointestinal disorder secondary to paranoid schizophrenia, and an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for paranoid schizophrenia. The claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected left ear hearing loss disability has been manifested by at most Level I hearing throughout the appeal period, resulting in a noncompensable rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of proper notification and scheduling of VA examinations. The matter is being returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a medical examination to assess the effect of his hearing loss on his occupational functioning and daily activities.

The Board found that the appellant's hearing loss was not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and a compensable rating are being remanded to the AOJ for additional development.

The Veteran does not have residuals of a head injury, except for tinnitus, that were incurred in or aggravated by active service. The Board finds the preponderance of evidence against the claim.