Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is not service-connected, but it is uncertain whether his tinnitus is related to military service. The decision is mixed as some issues are granted and others are denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, hearing loss, coronary artery disease, and shortness of breath. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service.

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

The Board has reviewed all evidence, but found no current disabilities for hearing loss and tinnitus. The veteran's knee condition is also denied as there is no competent medical evidence of a current disability.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, residuals of a neck injury, hypertension, hepatitis A, left ear hearing loss disability, and tinnitus. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active military service.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for another VA examination.

The veteran's initial compensable ratings for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability and left hip scar have been granted. The left hip scar is rated at 10 percent, the maximum rating available under current regulations.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for general and special apportionments of his service-connected disability compensation payments, finding that he is not reasonably discharging his responsibility for support of his spouse or children, and that a special apportionment would cause undue hardship.

The VA has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Board found that the appellant's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated during service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for hearing loss, otitis media, and tympanic membrane perforation of the right ear. The RO found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable disability evaluation criteria.

The veteran's claims for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are being remanded due to the need for further evidence, including a VA audiometry examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing acuity did not warrant a compensable rating during the appeal period, as it was at Level IV in the right ear and Level II in the left ear.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable evaluation, and thus denied his claim for an increased rating.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the inability to reconstruct his service medical records. The VA has a duty to assist in obtaining these records and will contact the appropriate sources for further information.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not warrant a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss and denied service connection for hypertension. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the appellant's claims for service connection for residuals of a spinal injury and bilateral hearing loss. This includes obtaining specific dates of military service, reviewing medical records from various VA facilities, and scheduling appropriate examinations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as it results in Level VIII hearing acuity in the right ear and Level II hearing acuity in the left ear.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to the adjudication of these claims, including scheduling a VA examination for the veteran.