Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back disability as secondary to left knee Osgood-Schlatter's disease, and right knee disability. The evidence did not establish a chronic condition in service or within one year of separation.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have right ear hearing loss for VA purposes and therefore, service connection is denied.

The veteran was granted an initial rating of 10 percent for hearing loss from December 20, 2005. Prior to this date, he did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable evaluation, as his current audiometric results do not meet the criteria for any higher rating under the applicable disability rating schedule.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining service medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board found no evidence of a middle ear disorder in service or for many years after separation, and the veteran's current middle ear disorder is not related to active duty. For his bilateral hearing loss, the Board noted that the puretone thresholds were within normal limits but speech recognition was below average, resulting in a noncompensable rating.

The Board found no evidence of a right great toe disorder, bilateral hearing loss, or tinnitus in service. The veteran's claims for these conditions were denied as there was insufficient medical evidence to establish a link between the current disabilities and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss in 1977. The veteran's application to reopen the claim was received on September 30, 2004, and he was granted service connection effective that date.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the percentage prerequisite for a TDIU, and there is no competent medical opinion that his service-connected conditions alone prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD. The evidence did not show that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus related to his active service. His claim for an increased rating for spondylolisthesis is granted with a 20% disability rating.

The Board found that the veteran's hearing loss was not incurred or aggravated by active service and denied his claim.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for a left knee disability. The evidence did not support the veteran's assertions that his current disabilities were related to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, and therefore denied both his claims for bilateral hearing loss and residuals of a right leg injury.

The Board has remanded the case for compliance with VCAA requirements, including providing Hupp compliant notice and ensuring proper development of evidence.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for a back disability and reopening of the claim for service connection for hearing loss disability is not in order.

The Board denied service connection for heart disease, hearing loss, and tinnitus. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus prior to a decision being made by the Board. The appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD remains pending.

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

The RO denied an increased evaluation in excess of 50 percent for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, maintaining the current 50 percent rating.