Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and an initial evaluation for left ear hearing loss, finding no evidence to support these claims.

The veteran's claims for separate 10 percent ratings for bilateral tinnitus and a compensable rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability have been denied as the criteria do not allow for such evaluations.

The veteran's claims for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension were denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,Service connection was not granted for PTSD due to lack of a verified inservice stressor.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and did not assign a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence regarding in-service noise exposure. The veteran is entitled to a VA examination to determine if his current hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient medical evidence on file. The veteran is required to provide any evidence in his possession that pertains to his claim, including information about effective dates and disability ratings.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is as likely as not related to his in-service noise exposure and current hearing loss.

The Board found that the veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus did not have their onset during active military service or within one year of separation, and there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his service. As such, the claims for service connection were denied.

The VA denied compensation for additional disability resulting from the removal of an acoustic neuroma due to lack of fault or negligence on the part of VA in providing medical care.

The veteran's initial rating for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as his current disability does not warrant a higher evaluation.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for neck and esophageal disabilities resulting from medical treatment in December 1997, finding that there was no evidence of fault or negligence on the part of VA.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including requesting a response from the veteran's private audiologist regarding his opinion on the relationship between the veteran's hearing disability and military service. The claim will be readjudicated after this development.

The Board denied service connection for exophoria and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for these conditions. The issue of reopening a claim for peripheral neuropathy as a residual of a skull fracture was remanded.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss of the right ear, finding that there is no objective link between his military service and his current condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right ear hearing loss disability and bilateral hip disorder. The decision also addressed a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a back injury, an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, and increased ratings for deformed duodenal cap (claimed as stomach ulcer) and allergic rhinitis with reactive airway disease.

The veteran's left ear hearing loss was not found to be service-connected. The right ear hearing loss is rated as Level II (62 dB HL) but does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person or by reason of being housebound is remanded due to a lack of an examination, inadequate VCAA notice, and other procedural issues.

The veteran's initial ratings for his low back and right knee disabilities were denied, with the Board finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating than what was initially granted.

The Board found that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is not related to her service and denied her claim for service connection.