Hearing loss Board decisions

The VA denied service connection for hearing loss in the left ear, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability and insufficient medical opinion linking it to service.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability was found to be noncompensable prior to October 1, 2004 and a 10 percent evaluation after that date. The Board denied both the request for a compensable evaluation before October 1, 2004 and an increased rating thereafter.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for the veteran's degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and denied reopening his claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed because he had died during the pendency of his case.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are disorders of service origin, granting his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are likely due to noise exposure during his military service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or chronic symptoms within one year post-service. The VA examiners concluded that these conditions are more likely due to natural aging process and other health problems.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA audiological examination to determine the current severity of his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left ear hearing loss is attributable to service, while his right ear hearing loss may not be presumed to have been incurred or aggravated in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for initial ratings for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD with anxiety reaction, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a compensable rating or any increase in rating.

The Board found no evidence of current hearing loss for VA purposes and denied the claim based on secondary service connection. The PTSD claim is remanded as there is conflicting medical evidence regarding a diagnosis.

The veteran is seeking service connection for chronic bilateral hearing loss disability and chronic tinnitus, which he claims are related to his military service. The VA has not obtained all relevant medical records and will need to conduct further examinations and obtain additional information before making a decision on the claim.

The veteran's claim for service connection was received on June 16, 1993. The Board found that the effective date should be set at June 16, 1993 as it is later than when entitlement arose (prior to discharge from service).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and malaria due to a lack of medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's hearing loss and hepatitis C are found to be service-connected. The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder and shoulder injury claim is pending further development.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further evaluation of his bilateral hearing loss disability, as the current VA examination conducted over two years ago may not accurately reflect his current degree of hearing impairment.

The veteran's appeal for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including consideration of an extraschedular evaluation and proper VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his service, while the scar on his right ring finger is considered a direct result of service. The claim for the scar was granted.

The veteran's preexisting bilateral hearing loss was not aggravated by active military service.,There is no evidence of chronic residuals of frostbite of the feet during or after his period of active military service.