Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, to include separate evaluations for each ear, is denied as the maximum schedular rating available for tinnitus has been assigned.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding his hearing loss, tinnitus, and back disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no legal basis to grant a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, low back disability, and residuals of a concussion. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, as well as a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus. The evidence submitted since the May 1986 decision was either cumulative or insufficient to reopen the claim for right ear hearing loss.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and multiple myeloma. The Board found that there was no evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including VA examinations to determine the etiology of his claimed disabilities and obtain any outstanding medical records.

The Board found no evidence of tinnitus or bilateral hearing loss during service and denied the veteran's claims for these conditions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as there is no current disability meeting VA criteria.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability meeting VA criteria and no medical basis to link his hearing loss to military service.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and disability of the lungs, finding no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and service. The veteran's claims are remanded for further development.

The Board finds that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are attributable to exposure to acoustic trauma experienced during active service, and grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board found that the veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus do not have a direct link to his military service, as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or hearing problems. The claim for service connection was denied.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claim for service connection of low back disability, to include on a secondary basis, was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The VA determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is not related to his period of active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of right ear hearing loss or right knee disorder, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied. The claim for PTSD remains pending as there are conflicting medical opinions regarding its diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for a VA medical examination to determine if the appellant's current hearing loss is related to his service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are related to the veteran's military service. The joint pain claim is also reopened.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss can be decided.

The veteran's disabilities are of such nature and severity as to permanently prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, but he does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance.