Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss disability, and left knee disability as the evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, as the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The veteran's pre-service bilateral hearing loss increased in severity during service, and the Board finds that this increase was not due to the natural progression of the condition. Therefore, service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of catarrhal fever, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The claims to reopen for a right shoulder disorder and left knee disorder were also denied as new and material evidence was not submitted. Additionally, the veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.

The veteran's hearing loss disability is linked to his military service, but there is no evidence linking night sweats to service or the veteran's service-connected malaria.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of evidence supporting a relationship between his current disabilities and military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and residuals of injury to the right jaw and face, to include a dental disorder are being remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, vertigo, and COPD with emphysema as these conditions were not found to be related to the appellant's military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied because she does not have a current disability as defined by VA regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there was no evidence of chronic disability during service or within one year of discharge, nor any competent evidence linking current conditions to service.

The veteran's currently diagnosed bilateral hearing loss was incurred during his active service and the criteria for service connection have been met.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a back disability, as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any service-connected condition.

The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing bilateral hearing loss disability did not undergo any increase during service, and therefore denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The appeal is remanded for additional development in accordance with VA's duty to assist, including a medical examination.

The Board found that the veteran's vertigo, neck condition, and bilateral hearing loss were not related to his military service over 60 years ago.

The appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of the veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The veteran's claims for service connection, increased rating, and higher initial rating were denied as the evidence did not support a finding of service connection or an increase in disability ratings.

The veteran's claims were dismissed due to his death.

The Board granted a higher initial evaluation of 40 percent for bilateral hearing loss, effective from November 14, 2007.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, a chronic left elbow disability, a chronic low back disability, and residuals of a neck injury as there is no competent medical evidence relating any current disabilities to the veteran's active service.