Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran's appeal for an increased initial evaluation for left ear hearing loss has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of this case.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the combined evaluation of his service-connected disabilities, indicating satisfaction with the compensable rating assigned for his hearing loss.

The Board finds that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to service and grants service connection for this condition. The tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that a noncompensable evaluation is warranted for service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are due to acoustic trauma in service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's appeals for service connection and increased disability ratings have been withdrawn. The Board has also dismissed the claims of service connection for hearing loss, post-traumatic stress disorder, gout, and arthritis affecting both thumbs.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear comments from a VA audiologist regarding the relationship between the veteran's hearing loss and military service. The claim will be reviewed again with clarification.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities, primarily PTSD and hearing loss, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his inability to dress or undress himself, requiring supervision for bathing and attending to the wants of nature, and needing care on a regular basis to protect him from hazards. The decision grants special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

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

The veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss from March 24, 2003 to October 2, 2006 is upheld as his auditory acuity did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted a 70 percent evaluation for hearing loss of the right ear, finding that it meets the criteria for exceptional hearing loss and assigning a combined rating based on both ears.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a current disability related to service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of his current bilateral hearing loss and any tinnitus present, as well as whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and further development is needed before a decision can be made on the veteran's claims for service connection.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss with occasional tinnitus due to lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed stressors.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is a reasonable possibility of causation between the conditions and in-service noise exposure. The veteran's testimony regarding his symptoms was found to be credible.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, or jungle rot attributable to service. The veteran's claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a current VA audiological evaluation and proper notice regarding effective dates of awards.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and left eye problems. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.