Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that his claim for an increased rating cannot be granted.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further action, including scheduling a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board found no evidence of a current disability for VA purposes, specifically right ear hearing loss. Therefore, the claim for service connection was denied.

The VA has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating, as his current hearing levels do not meet the criteria for any higher evaluation.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and residuals of a right ear myringotomy with pressure tube insertion were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating or an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is found to be likely due to noise exposure during his period of active service, warranting service connection.

The VA has granted a 10 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss effective March 12, 2004. The current evaluation adequately reflects the clinically established impairment.

The veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a skin condition are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not at a level of severity warranting a compensable rating.

The veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss has been denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has granted a 10% disability rating for bilateral hearing loss, but denied the veteran's request for an increased rating for tinnitus as there is no provision in the applicable VA rating criteria for separate ratings for each ear or a higher rating.

The Board granted a rating of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss, effective from September 30, 2004. The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date was also granted.

The Board has remanded the case back to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing. The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss, including restoration of a 10% rating. The evidence showed improvement in the severity of his bilateral hearing loss.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant before a decision was made.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status. The veteran's current tinnitus was not found to be related to his active military service, and he is not considered helpless or bedridden due to his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss has not met the criteria for an initial or staged compensable rating since February 12, 1998.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, degenerative joint disease of the right knee, and mild lumbar strain. However, it was not established that these conditions were aggravated by military service or related to any in-service event.

The Board denied claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss. The claim for a compensable evaluation for the right foot fracture was also denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence sufficient to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been received. The de novo claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss will be addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.