Hearing loss Board decisions

The VA determined that the appellant's service-connected bilateral hearing loss warrants a 20 percent disability rating, effective from October 6, 2003.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic allergic rhinitis, prostate cancer, restless leg syndrome, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus as there is no evidence of a relationship between these conditions and his active service or any incident therein.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain missing service records and medical records.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and bilateral hearing loss were granted. The right foot injury residuals and DDD of the lumbar spine are rated at their maximum allowable levels.

The Board denied the veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for hearing loss, finding that no new and material evidence had been received.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence of in-service disability or a relationship to service.

The Board has determined that the appellant's left ear hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service and denied the claim.

The Board found that the veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, including combat noise trauma.

The veteran's service connection for coronary artery disease was granted, and his increased evaluation for bilateral hearing loss prior to May 26, 2003 was denied. His current rating of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss from May 26, 2003 onwards is upheld.

The Board found that the veteran's hearing loss did not begin or worsen during service and is not related to any in-service noise exposure. As a result, service connection for hearing loss was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, specifically exposure to acoustic trauma during his time in Vietnam. As a result, the claims for service connection have been granted.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional development and VCAA notice.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his service records and a VA examination to determine the etiology of his hearing disabilities.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and employment information. The case will be reviewed again after the development is completed.

The VA determined that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by his military service, as there is no evidence of such conditions during or within one year after service. The Board found that the current disabilities are not related to service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining records from his VA Medical Center and determining if he wants another hearing. The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are on appeal.

The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing left ear hearing loss did not worsen during his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss in his left ear does not warrant a compensable disability rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by service, as there is no credible evidence of noise exposure during service. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the veteran had hearing loss in service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss warrants a 50 percent disability rating as of August 27, 2005.