Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss is related to noise exposure during his military service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran does not have current hearing loss or tinnitus for which service connection can be granted. The left ear hearing loss is presumed to be related to service, but there is no evidence of a skin disorder related to Agent Orange exposure.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss, concluding that his current hearing loss is not related to his military service.

The veteran's initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is denied, and his asthma claim requires further review.

The Board found no evidence of current hearing loss, tinnitus, ear pain, or dizzy spells. The veteran's complaints were associated with otitis media that resolved with treatment.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to errors in duty to assist and duty to obtain evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and failure to fulfill duty to assist provisions of VCAA. The veteran needs a more adequate otolaryngology examination to determine if his current bilateral hearing loss is related to service or any inservice exposure to noise.

The veteran's appeal is dismissed as no justiciable case or controversy is before the Board at this time.

The Board found no evidence of right ear hearing loss in service or for more than 17 years after discharge, and the most persuasive opinion that directly addresses the relationship between current right ear hearing loss and service weighs against the claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not related to his service and therefore denied his claim.

The veteran's claim for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss prior to December 16, 2002 was denied. From December 16, 2002, his rating remained at 20 percent.

The veteran's claims for hearing loss, PTSD, a skin rash, and left ear hearing loss were denied as there was no evidence to support the assertions or service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active military service, resolving all doubts in favor of the veteran.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA) and other applicable laws, regulations, and case law.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss and granted it. The veteran is now entitled to a disability rating based on this condition.,The veteran's hypertension was denied as his blood pressure readings did not meet the criteria for an increased rating.

The Board found that the veteran did not have tinnitus during service or now, and denied his claim for service connection.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as his audiometric results did not warrant any higher evaluation based on the current schedular criteria.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA disability evaluation guidelines.

The Board has determined that there is no competent medical evidence showing the veteran has any current left ear hearing loss, left knee condition, tinnitus, left hip condition, or left shoulder and arm condition that are related to service. Therefore, these claims for service connection have been denied.