Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss did not warrant a compensable evaluation, as his disability was rated at noncompensable level since June 30, 2003.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence of a disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by service. The VA examiner stated that it was not at least likely as not that the veteran's hearing loss was related to military service.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not eligible for accrued benefits as she does not meet the criteria outlined in VA regulations and there is no evidence of her entitlement to such benefits.

The Board finds that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service exposure to acoustic trauma. Service connection is granted for both conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have PTSD related to his service experience in Vietnam. The claim for service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran is entitled to service connection for degenerative arthritis of the right elbow due to a presumption based on its onset within one year of separation from active duty. The other conditions are not granted as service connected.

The Board has granted a 40 percent evaluation for prostate carcinoma residuals, effective from January 16, 2007. The veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated as noncompensable.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding in-service noise exposure and a need for further development, including verification of combat service and scheduling of an audiometric examination.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to new and material evidence submitted since the last final denial. The Board finds that the veteran's current hearing loss is related to his active military service, including a mortar accident in June 1951 at Camp Leajeune.

The Board has determined that the evidence is sufficient to substantiate the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus. The veteran was found to have current hearing loss disability and tinnitus, which are related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no medical evidence of a current disability or a nexus to service.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and hypertension were not incurred in or aggravated by active service, nor may they be presumed to have been so incurred. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for service-connected bilateral hearing loss effective from November 24, 2003. The veteran's claim for an increased rating is denied as of January 26, 2004.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus, and thus service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease resulting in current disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a left ankle injury. The veteran's bilateral hearing loss and the issue of entitlement to a 10 percent rating based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development due to a lack of consideration of the veteran's March 1969 VA medical examination in rendering an opinion on his hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the current conditions are related to exposure during active duty. Service connection for PTSD was denied due to lack of credible evidence supporting the claimed in-service stressors.