Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence of in-service disease or injury, and thus failing to meet Hickson elements (2) and (3).

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are likely due to acoustic trauma sustained during his military service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's appeal for an initial noncompensable disability rating and earlier effective date for hearing loss of the left ear was denied as he did not file a timely substantive appeal, and there was no claim prior to August 15, 2005.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred or aggravated in active military service, and denied his claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left knee degenerative joint disease with chondrocalcinosis.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his service, as there is no evidence of a chronic disability during or within one year after service. The claim for PTSD was also remanded.

The Board found that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is not related to his active service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including verification of service dates and a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss was not incurred in service and is denied.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability was rated as noncompensably disabling prior to January 4, 2008 and at a 10 percent rating from that date. The evidence does not support an increase in the evaluation.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to decide the claims for migraine headaches and bilateral hearing loss, as there are conflicting medical records and service treatment records need further clarification.

The Board found that the veteran's left ear hearing loss is service-connected, but denied his claim for right ear hearing loss as it did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board finds that service connection for bilateral hearing loss is warranted. Service connection for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis of the cervical spine is denied as there is no evidence showing a current disability or association with service.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder secondary to the veteran's service-connected disabilities, but denied his claims for hearing loss and vision loss as he does not meet the criteria for these conditions under VA standards.

The Board finds that the veteran's right ear hearing loss is service connected due to exposure to noise during service.,There is no evidence of a current right ankle disability or headaches related to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a disability for which service connection can be granted, and thus the claim must be denied under the law.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not occur in service or are not related to any incident therein. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The VA denied the veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, concluding that there is no relationship between his current hearing condition and his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder and right ear hearing loss, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease that resulted in chronic disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the etiology of the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. Additional development is required, including obtaining medical records and providing an examination by a qualified examiner.