Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's time in active duty.,The claim for service connection for depression and anxiety disorder (claimed as nerves) was also denied, with the decision being final due to lack of timely NOD.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and perforated ear drums. However, further evidence is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hearing loss in his right ear, as defined by VA regulations. As such, service connection for right ear hearing loss is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a higher rating for hypertension. The veteran did not have a current disability due to military service, and his blood pressure readings were below the threshold for a higher rating under VA criteria.

The Board has determined that additional action is required due to inadequate VCAA notice, and the case is being remanded for further development.

The veteran's service connection claims for hearing loss with left ear injury and residuals of blast injury to the left hand have been denied. The Board found no current residuals of blast injury to the left hand other than the already service-connected left third finger injury, and there is insufficient evidence to establish a direct relationship between the in-service ear injury and any current hearing or ear disorder.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for hearing loss and concluding that tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has ordered a remand to confirm the veteran's service dates, obtain missing medical and personnel records from the Naval Reserves, schedule an audiological VA examination, and determine if his hearing loss is related to active duty or pre-existing condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to his military service.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, finding that January 15, 2002 is the earliest allowable effective date based on the receipt of his reopened claim.

The Board found that the veteran's hearing loss did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under the applicable rating schedule, resulting in a denial of his claim.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claim that his bilateral hearing loss was caused by noise exposure during military service, and thus denied his claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disorder, low back pain, and kidney disorder. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. Service connection for hypertension and diabetes mellitus were also denied.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence is not new and material for any of the service connection claims, thus denying their reopening.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for VA examinations to determine the nature, severity and etiology of any current hearing loss, tinnitus, wrist, or back disorder. The case will be returned to the Board for further consideration.

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

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a sinus condition, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left arm condition, and headaches as there is no competent evidence of current disabilities.

The VA has denied the veteran's claim for service connection due to normal hearing at separation. The Board finds a need for further examination and remands the case.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for damaged front teeth, correctable vision, and exposure to Agent Orange. The decision summary is that the veteran's hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.