Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran's hearing loss is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating for his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board finds no evidence of a nexus between the veteran's current diagnoses and his period of active service, resulting in denial of all claims.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a more thorough VA audiological evaluation of his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as his request for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD. The Board found that there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his period of military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as his claim for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right shoulder impingement, right anterior cruciate ligament deficient knee, status-post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction left knee, and left ear hearing loss. The claim of service connection for depression was withdrawn by the veteran prior to a decision being made.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to new evidence showing current hearing loss. The Board also found that the veteran was exposed to acoustic trauma during service and concludes that service connection is warranted.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss or fungus infection of the ears, and finds that these conditions are not related to service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling and does not warrant an increase.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to acoustic trauma in service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the appellant currently has hearing loss and whether it is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to assess the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus, which are currently service-connected. The veteran will also receive proper VCAA notification.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to new and material evidence. However, further development is needed before rendering a decision on the merits as VA will notify the veteran if additional action is required.

The Board has determined that the appellant's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is not established based on the audiometric test results provided.

The VA has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability warrants a 20 percent evaluation, which is the maximum available under the rating schedule. The evidence does not support an increase in this evaluation.

The veteran's claim for a schedular evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was denied as there is no provision for separate ratings for each ear. The veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities was also denied because the evidence did not show he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as a result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the veteran's low back disorder and bilateral hearing loss were not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Board also found that the medical evidence is in equipoise, granting service connection based on noise exposure during service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board found no evidence of a current bilateral hearing loss related to service and denied the veteran's claim.