Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for service-connected bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for updated VA audiometry evaluations and treatment records.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is currently manifested by a Level II hearing loss for the right ear and a Level III hearing loss for the left ear, resulting in a noncompensable disability rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a back disorder and bilateral hearing loss. The decision also granted an initial rating of 20% for his service-connected left knee disability, effective March 27, 2008.,The veteran was not shown to have a current diagnosis of a back disorder or bilateral hearing loss that is related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, finding that there is no medical evidence of a nexus between his current hearing loss and his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine the etiology of the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, including whether these conditions are related to his military service. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Board has withdrawn the issues of bilateral hearing loss and cervical spine disability from appeal. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD is granted, with a current rating of 50 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right ear hearing loss is as likely as not attributable to military service, while tinnitus is less than likely related to military service.

The VA denied an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the veteran's current level of disability does not warrant a higher evaluation.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for Type-II diabetes mellitus were denied. The veteran was granted a noncompensable disability rating for his bilateral hearing loss from September 30, 2004 through October 12, 2005, and a 10 percent disability rating thereafter.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was not caused by or related to premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) noted during service, and therefore denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right ear hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating, as his audiometric test results correspond to Level I for both ears.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The evidence did not establish current disabilities or a link to military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service and denied this claim. The issue of service connection for PTSD is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding a verified stressor.

The veteran withdrew her appeal on the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as the claim for an increased rating for a seizure disorder.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current level of hearing loss in his left ear sufficient to be considered a disability for VA purposes, and thus denied service connection for left ear hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral high frequency hearing loss is as likely as not related to noise exposure during his military service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current hearing loss, heart disorder (including hypertension and coronary insufficiency), stomach disorder (including peptic ulcer disease and gastritis), and arthritis are all related to his military service.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The VA determined that the veteran's hearing loss did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as his hearing was no greater than Level III in both ears.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.