Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that no new and material evidence had been presented.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to his period of active military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that a new examination and clinical opinion are needed to determine the etiology of the veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, as the current opinions are based on inaccurate factual premises.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to noise exposure during service, and grants service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, specifically bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The claims for squamous cell carcinoma and frostbite residuals of both feet are also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that his osteoarthritis of the left knee is no more than 10 percent disabling and his bilateral hearing loss disability does not warrant a higher rating. The issues regarding service connection were also denied as there was insufficient evidence to establish a direct relationship between any claimed conditions and service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the veteran's current hearing loss is related to noise exposure during his active duty service. The claim for tinnitus remains pending and will require further medical evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection have been denied across multiple issues, including neck disability, hip disability, bilateral hearing loss, right shoulder disability, and acquired psychiatric disability. The RO previously denied these claims as there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his service, including noise exposure. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a VA examination and to obtain additional medical records. The case will be re-adjudicated after these actions.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for further examination, including interpretation of an audiogram from active duty service. The veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being reviewed.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining records from a VA Medical Center and scheduling the veteran for an examination.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss was incurred and aggravated during service, with the right ear experiencing a measurable increase in severity.

The Board finds that the veteran's tinnitus is related to service exposure, and grants service connection for this condition. Bilateral hearing loss is not connected to service.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains for adjudicating the merits of this claim.

The VA has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and hypertension. The decision found that the veteran does not have current left ear hearing loss disability as defined by VA regulation, and thus may not be granted service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are not service-connected, as there was no evidence of in-service hearing impairment or exposure to noise. The VA audiologist concluded that it is less likely than not that the current hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding no evidence linking his current condition to his active duty or any other period of service.