Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board denied a compensable rating for the veteran's bilateral hearing loss as his current noncompensable (0%) schedular rating is adequate.

The veteran's claims for service connection for vertigo/dizziness, bilateral knee disability, and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss were all denied. The Board found no evidence of these conditions in service or related to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding no current disability and noting that there is no evidence of a hearing loss disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for his bilateral hearing loss, finding that the current manifestations do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board is remanding the case to the RO for further action, including adjudicating whether there was clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a previous denial of service connection for hearing loss. If not rendered moot, the claim to reopen will be addressed.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim.

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection were denied as the earliest date of receipt of claim is March 23, 2004.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not service-connected, as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his time in service. The prostate cancer claim requires further development due to a lack of medical nexus.

The Board has ordered a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's current hearing loss disability, which may be related to service. The case will be returned for further review.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical nexus opinion and needs further development, including a VA audiological examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, hypertension (claimed as secondary to PTSD), and an eye disability (claimed as secondary to hypertension).

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, with the cause of these conditions attributed to noise exposure during his military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or aggravation that would warrant service connection.

The VA has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for an initial, compensable rating.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that they are not related to his active service or any incident therein. The claim for residuals of a fractured nose is pending as new and material evidence has been submitted.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus, and finds no evidence to support service connection for these conditions. The heart disability claim is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding its relationship to PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining service personnel records and medical records from the veteran's Merchant Marine service. The veteran is also to be scheduled for VA examinations to determine the nature, extent, and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA audiological examination and additional development of the record.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of April 1, 2004 for the grant of service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied increased ratings for various service-connected disabilities and did not address the earlier effective date claim.