Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran's service-connected disabilities result in his being substantially confined to his dwelling or immediate premises and such resultant confinement is likely to continue throughout his lifetime, meeting the criteria for special monthly compensation based on housebound status.

The Board denied reopening the claim for left ear hearing loss and denied an increased rating for right ear hearing loss. The veteran's right ear hearing loss is currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the relationship between the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and service, including noise exposure. The case will be returned for further review.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating, as his average pure tone thresholds do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, and there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, specifically peripheral neuropathy in both upper and lower extremities. However, he is not substantially confined to his dwelling or immediate premises by reason of these conditions.

The veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is etiologically related to his active duty service and he was granted service connection for this condition. The issue of depression has been remanded due to the need for clarification regarding its diagnosis.

The Board found that the veteran's preexisting left ear hearing loss did not permanently worsen during service, and thus denied service connection.

The Board finds that the veteran's currently documented significant bilateral sensorineural hearing disability is likely due to exposure to acoustic trauma during his periods of active service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, and an initial compensable rating for residuals of meningitis are being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing.

The VA has determined that the veteran's current hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation, and thus denied his claim for an increased rating.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there is no medical evidence linking the current conditions to his military service.

The VA determined that the veteran's hearing loss did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as his hearing acuity was within the noncompensable range.

The veteran's application for Service Disabled Veterans Insurance (RH) was denied because he is not considered to be in 'good health' due to his non-service-connected conditions, including osteoarthritis and hypertension.

The veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss and entitlement to service connection for tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss and service connection for a disability manifested by loss of equilibrium, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability is being remanded due to the need for an audiological examination and further review of his case.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that his hemorrhoids did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The right ear hearing loss was not related to military service, nor were the back or neck conditions.

The Board has determined that additional notice and development are necessary prior to adjudication of the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and chronic low back disability, variously diagnosed.