Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating than 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a foot fungus to include as due to exposure to herbicides, and a skin disorder of the arms to include as due to exposure to herbicides. The cyst condition was also not granted service connection.

The veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for dysthymic disorder and chronic catarrhal otitis and hearing loss are being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.

The veteran's claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was denied as his service-connected conditions, in and of themselves, did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations for bilateral tinnitus and hearing loss were denied, as the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent is assigned for each condition. The claim for an earlier effective date for service connection was also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is not related to his active duty service and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA audiological examination.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that his current hearing loss is not attributable to his active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and prostate cancer, finding that the evidence did not warrant a compensable rating for either condition.

The RO denied the veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss disability due to lack of evidence showing current disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is not related to his service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, with effective dates of July 17, 2002. The veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for his hearing loss was also granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is not service-connected due to a lack of evidence linking it to his active military service.

The Board found no evidence of a causal relationship between the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus and his military service, including noise exposure. As such, the claims for service connection were denied.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to obtain the veteran's full service medical records, specifically those from his National Guard service. The RO should also request copies of the veteran's SSA disability benefits and supporting medical documents.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by service, as there is no evidence of an increase in severity during service. The preexisting conditions are presumed to have existed prior to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and PTSD, finding no evidence of a nexus between current disabilities and service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chills, bilateral hearing loss, and shin splints due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD. The veteran is entitled to a grant of service connection for his diagnosed conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by active military service, and therefore denied both claims.