Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability. The appellant does not meet the criteria for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability does not warrant a compensable evaluation, as his most recent audiometric testing did not meet the criteria for any higher rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, as there is no competent evidence showing a nexus between these conditions and noise exposure in service. As such, the claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, allergies, eye disability, right foot disability, and low back injury. The evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by service, as there is no evidence of a current disability related to his military service. The VA examiner found that the veteran's hearing loss is more likely due to natural progression over time rather than service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding employment audiological evaluations from 1975 to the present. The veteran must provide names of treatment providers and sources for these records, which will be obtained by the RO.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of residuals of a left knee injury, bilateral shin splints, right ankle sprain, low back pain, or bilateral hearing loss. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral ear disorder, including hearing loss; residuals of gangrene of the legs; and residuals of bilateral trenchfoot and frostbite. The evidence does not support these claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication due to a need for additional evidence, including a VA otolaryngological examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left ear hearing loss and PTSD were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Board found no nexus between the veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The veteran's low back disability is rated at 60 percent, and he meets the threshold requirements for a total rating based on individual unemployability as of February 1999. The veteran has been found unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VCAA notice, and the veteran's claim for service connection of bilateral hearing loss is still pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by his military service, as there is no evidence of such conditions within one year post-service. The VA examiner concluded that the current hearing loss and tinnitus are less likely than not related to his time in military service.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection are being remanded due to procedural issues.,An effective date earlier than May 16, 2000, is also being considered.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, otitis media, allergies (sinusitis/rhinitis), shortening of the right leg, lower back pain, and arthritis of the right knee and hip. The appeals have been dismissed due to withdrawal by the veteran.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is related to noise exposure during his military service, and tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss does not warrant an initial compensable disability rating based on his audiometric test results.

The veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to work.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disorder and bilateral hearing loss. As such, these claims are denied.