Hearing loss Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was remanded to provide the Veteran with an additional VA audiology examination.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as the medical evidence of record does not relate these conditions to military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of evidence supporting the claims.

The appeal is remanded to obtain additional evidence and a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's initial evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was denied as the evidence did not support a compensable rating.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted service connection due to exposure to loud noise in service.

The appeal for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and industrial background.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not caused by his time in service, and there is no evidence of it being incurred during active duty.

The Board concluded that the preponderance of the evidence is against the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable evaluation, and he does not have multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities that would allow for a 10 percent rating under 38 C.F.R. § 3.324.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss was rated as noncompensable prior to June 25, 2007, and a 10 percent rating was assigned on and after that date. Service connection for residuals of prostate cancer was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied due to the lack of evidence showing a relationship between these conditions and his military service. The claim for an earlier effective date was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension was withdrawn, and the Board granted service connection for right ear hearing loss. The claim for tinnitus was denied, as well as an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss.

The Board remands the claims for a new examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's left ear hearing loss and to address his claimed right ear hearing loss and upper respiratory condition.

The appeal is remanded for further development of the evidence, including obtaining additional medical records and verifying alleged in-service stressors.

The Board REMANDS the claim for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss to the RO for further development.