Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a ruptured right ear drum and for a compensable rating for hearing loss in his right ear, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability other than hearing loss.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and anxiety disorder have not been decided.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension by reason of need for regular aid and attendance was denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits based on his inability to perform daily activities without assistance.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in audiometric examinations and findings, requiring a VA audiological examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and found that the veteran's degenerative arthritis of both knees warrants an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent. The effective date is not assigned as these claims are being denied.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board has denied service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, left ear hearing loss, and a chronic left knee disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and PTSD, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the hearing loss claim and concluding that there was no credible supporting evidence of a noncombat stressor for PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no competent objective evidence demonstrating these conditions at any time during or subsequent to service.

The VA denied a claim for an increased evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the veteran's current hearing loss is manifested by Level I hearing in both ears and does not warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a heart condition and bilateral hearing loss, finding no evidence to support these conditions as incurred in or aggravated by service.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral high frequency sensorineural hearing loss is being remanded for further evaluation due to the significant amount of time that has elapsed since his last reported findings and the apparent worsening of his condition.

The Board found that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss did not meet the criteria for service connection as it was not present during active duty, and there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a diagnosis within one year post-discharge. The claim was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hypertension or bilateral hearing loss, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claims for service connection for a back condition and hearing loss, thus denying the reopening of these claims.

The veteran's service-connected hypertension was found to not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, and his claim for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, right hip arthritis, left hip arthritis, and DDD of the spine are not related to his service or any incident therein. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Board denied a compensable initial rating for the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss, finding that his current disability level did not warrant such a rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for effective dates prior to January 7, 2003 for grants of service connection for hearing loss disability and tinnitus as there was no claim submitted prior to that date.