Hearing loss Board decisions

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms were essentially reflective of no more than occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no medical evidence establishing a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, residuals of a head injury, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and a sleep disorder. The evidence did not support the presence of these conditions during or as a result of his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected vertigo does not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent, as he is already receiving the maximum schedular evaluation for his condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, as there is no evidence of a current disability during or within one year after service. The VA examiner found it unlikely that the disabilities were incurred in service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right ear hearing loss is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

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

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

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current bilateral hearing loss disability for VA purposes, and thus service connection cannot be granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to determine if a back disorder pre-existed service and was aggravated by service, as well as whether the veteran's current hearing loss may have been caused by his military service. The appeal is also remanded to comply with VCAA requirements regarding right ear hearing loss on the basis of aggravation.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that both conditions are related to his exposure to acoustic trauma in service.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss was manifested by Level II hearing acuity in both ears prior to September 19, 2007. As of September 19, 2007, the disability is manifested by Level VII hearing acuity in the left ear and Level II in the right ear. The RO increased the rating from 0% to 10%.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an eye disability, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for any of the claimed disabilities, including residuals of exposure to toxic chemicals, bronchitis, and bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete medical records and need for further examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an eye disability, bilateral hearing loss, and left tympanic membrane perforation. The decision found no relationship between the veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss in the right ear, finding new and material evidence. The claim is now considered on its merits.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss has been manifested by no worse than level III hearing impairment in the right ear and level VI hearing impairment in the left ear, warranting a 10 percent disability rating. The claim for an increased rating is denied.

The Board found that the veteran does not have hearing loss related to service and denied his claim for service connection. The issue of a compensable rating for dermatophytosis of the toes is addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his in-service noise exposure, and grants service connection for both conditions.