Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran's claims for an initial higher rating for PTSD, a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, and service connection for tinnitus were all denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support granting any of these claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in medical opinions regarding the etiology of the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which may be related to service. The claims will be re-adjudicated after a new examination.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a nexus between the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus and his active service. The veteran did not have a hearing disability within one year after discharge, and the medical opinions are against a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has ordered a VA examination to determine the etiology of the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which are believed to be related to noise exposure during service. The case is being remanded for this purpose.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly address the appellant's claims for service connection. This includes providing proper VCAA notice, obtaining relevant medical records, clarifying the meaning of annotations on VA documents, and scheduling examinations to assess the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as his claim for an initial higher rating for PTSD. The veteran's spine disability was rated at 20 percent effective February 28, 2007.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability in his right ear or chronic pericarditis of service origin. The RO's decision to deny these claims is upheld.

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

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not related to active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for lumbar spine bulging and herniated disc with paravertebral muscle spasm/myositis, effective June 24, 2006. The veteran's other claims were remanded.

The veteran's left ear hearing loss was not found to be service-connected due to lack of evidence of a current disability.,For the right wrist cyst, the veteran does not meet criteria for an increased rating as there is no significant functional impairment or limitation of motion.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, hearing loss, and a back disorder due to lack of new and material evidence.,Service connection was not granted as there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable disability rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss in his left ear both began during his military service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing service medical records and the need for an audiometry examination to determine if current hearing loss is related to service.

The veteran's left shoulder disability and bilateral hearing loss disability are both granted with a 10% initial rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by service, and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein. Therefore, these claims are denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete evidence and a need for further development, including a VA examination.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating, as his current hearing impairment is at level I in both ears.