Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as the evidence did not support a compensable rating.

The Board denied service connection for osteoarthritis of the left knee, an eye disability (claimed as eye sensitivity and pain), and a higher initial rating for bilateral hearing loss. The veteran's annual countable income was also found to be excessive for receipt of nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and separate 10 percent ratings for tinnitus in each ear, as the evidence did not support an increase in disability.

The Board remands the case for further development, including a new VA examination to address the veteran's claims of residuals from cold injuries affecting his upper extremities.

The Board denied service connection for depression as there is no evidence of the condition in service or currently.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, a sinus disability manifested by polyps, a nasal disorder manifested by a deviated septum, an immune system disability including a thyroid disorder, and hearing loss, all claimed as due to in-service exposure to herbicides, are being remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for all the claimed conditions, except for pseudoptosis and paralysis of trigeminal nerve which were rated at 10 percent.

The appeal was remanded for the veteran to be scheduled for a Travel Board hearing.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right and left foot peripheral neuropathy, a compensable evaluation for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and an increased evaluation for cystic acne.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss as the evidence did not support a relationship between the veteran's current disability and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as the evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and the veteran's active military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the veteran's active military service.

The veteran's left ear hearing loss disability was determined to be related to an injury from a mine explosion in service, while other conditions were denied service connection.

The appeal is remanded for a VA audiological examination to determine if the veteran's hearing loss or tinnitus was incurred during active duty service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as there was no evidence supporting a current disability or a relationship between the veteran's military service and his diagnosed left ear hearing loss.

The appeal is remanded for a new audiological examination to determine the etiology of any hearing loss and tinnitus found.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, and bilateral hearing loss were denied as the evidence did not support higher ratings.