Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran's claims for bilateral cataracts, skin disability, bilateral hearing loss, and arthritis of the hands were denied as they are not related to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable disability rating, as his hearing impairment is at levels IV and II in each ear, which corresponds to a noncompensable evaluation under VA regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a back disability and hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's claim for TDIU was granted with an effective date of May 1, 1998.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% disabling, and his bilateral hearing loss for the period January 15, 2004 to June 6, 2006 is rated at 20%. The veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is rated at 30%.

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

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities related to the claimed conditions, except for tinnitus which was established as being related to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, hepatitis C, and left-side pain due to a lack of current diagnoses or evidence linking these conditions to his period of service.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed because his notice of disagreement with the August 2002 rating decision was not timely filed.

The Board found no evidence that the veteran's current hearing loss disability is related to his active service, including noise exposure. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of hearing loss or eye problems in service and insufficient medical opinion to support a link between current conditions and service.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant an initial compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a personal hearing at the RO in Columbia, South Carolina.

The Board denied service connection for progressive supranuclear palsy and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, finding no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and active military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's vertigo is service-connected, but his bilateral hearing loss does not warrant an increased rating.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a fungal infection of the feet to obtain additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss originated during service and is granted as service connected.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right ankle sprain, service connection for a right wrist condition, neck condition, asthma, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that new evidence submitted since his previous denial did not meet the criteria to reopen his case.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently have hearing loss of the left ear as defined by VA standards, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.