Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of measles, memory loss, respiratory disorder (claimed as secondary to tobacco use), bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and osteoporosis were all denied. The VA found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for further development due to changes in rating criteria and the need for updated VA examinations.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to outstanding records and the need for further evaluation.

The veteran's appeal was denied as he does not have hearing loss that is related to his service.

The Board denied the veteran's application to reopen a claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, and due to the veteran's death, the Court dismissed his appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the veteran's hearing loss and whether it is related to service, including presumed exposure to acoustic trauma during combat in World War II.

The Board has denied both claims for service connection, finding no evidence of a current disability related to the appellant's military service.

The veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is being remanded for further examination and consideration.

The veteran's appeal for service connection on the merits of his claims for hemorrhoids, arthritis of the right arm and right elbow, hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension has been dismissed due to withdrawal by the appellant.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral tinnitus, increased rating for hearing loss in his right ear, and a compensable disability evaluation for a scar from a left knee laceration. The claim to reopen for service connection for hearing loss in his left ear was also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is related to acoustic trauma during his active duty service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and right tympanic membrane perforation were denied. The claim for increased evaluations of status post cholecystectomy and bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis is pending.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus was denied, and the claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to lack of recent audiological examination.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as these conditions are not shown to have been incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling examinations to determine the current severity of the veteran's conditions. The issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea are also being addressed.

The veteran's tinnitus and left ear hearing loss are currently rated at the maximum allowed under VA regulations, so any further increase is not warranted.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. Effective date claims were also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have hearing loss or tinnitus that is related to his military service, and thus denied both claims.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for scars on the right and left thigh was granted, with a 10% evaluation assigned. The issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss remains unresolved.