Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's appeals for higher ratings for his solar retinopathy of the right eye and right ear hearing loss, finding that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Board found no evidence of a current psychiatric disability, head injury, or hearing loss related to military service. The veteran's claims for these conditions were denied.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability, as evidenced by average puretone thresholds of no worse than Level II in both ears and good speech recognition, does not warrant a compensable rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to his military service, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to new and material evidence. However, the claim is denied as there is no evidence linking the current hearing loss to service. The inguinal hernia issue remains unresolved.

The veteran's initial claim for higher ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was denied, as the RO assigned a noncompensable rating. The claims for service connection of left foot, leg (knee), and ankle conditions were also denied.

The Board has determined that an initial compensable rating for the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is not warranted as a matter of law.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current diagnoses of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left ankle disability, residuals of frostbite to the hands and feet, or diabetes mellitus. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss did not manifest in service or within one year of separation from service, and is not shown to be causally related to his military service. As such, the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and providing proper notice of his rights under the VCAA.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and VA treatment records. The veteran's stressor allegations will also be verified, and he will undergo appropriate examinations to determine the nature of his current disabilities.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss, finding that his test results did not warrant such a rating.

The veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, tonsil, mandible and oropharyngeal wall is granted service connection due to herbicide exposure. The veteran's hearing loss in the right ear is not rated as compensable.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance of another person was denied as his service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to care for most of his daily personal needs without regular personal assistance from others.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus. The veteran's claims were based on direct evidence rather than presumptive exposure to Agent Orange or other conditions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and COPD, but granted service connection for headaches and a psychiatric disability.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's bilateral eye disability and denied increased initial ratings for his bilateral hearing loss. The case is remanded to obtain new VA examinations and review of medical records.

The Board has ordered additional development to obtain missing service medical records, verify the veteran's dates of service with a reserve component, and obtain updated VA examination opinions. The appeal will be remanded for these actions.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a chronic gastrointestinal disorder, and a chronic prostate disorder. Service connection was also denied for bilateral hearing loss, Hepatitis C, and sleep apnea.,Service connection was not granted for PTSD or tinnitus due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation, and thus denied restoration of his 10% rating.