Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection and a compensable rating for his hearing loss, as well as his claim for service connection for psychiatric disability. The RO was instructed to schedule the veteran for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any currently present psychiatric disorder.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability was denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the current condition and his military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and residuals of a left wrist injury, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's left ear hearing loss is rated at 10 percent prior to August 30, 2002 and the RO has determined that a higher rating is not warranted for this period. The RO also confirmed the non-compensable rating for the right ear prior to August 30, 2002.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss did not warrant a higher rating prior to June 6, 2003 and assigned him a 10 percent rating thereafter.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence does not warrant a higher rating at any point during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and arranging for a VA examination.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hearing loss or headaches related to his period of service and denied all claims.

The Board has ordered the RO to obtain missing service medical records and any other pertinent evidence. The veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus will be reconsidered based on this additional information.

The Board has granted an effective date of March 24, 2004 for service connection for tinnitus and hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hypertension and bilateral hearing loss were not incurred in or aggravated by service, as there is no evidence of such conditions during his military service. The claim for service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for additional development, including providing proper notice and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's appeal is dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is at least as likely as not related to his military service, specifically his work as an infantry rifleman where he likely experienced significant noise exposure. As a result, the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current hearing loss is secondary to his service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and also denied reopening of his claim for service connection for a heart murmur.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability and tinnitus, and there is no evidence linking these conditions to her military service. Therefore, she is denied entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss and a higher rating for tinnitus were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support increased ratings under applicable VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The veteran's hearing loss disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.