Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a right foot disorder. The veteran's service records did not show any complaints or treatment related to these conditions during his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for type II diabetes mellitus and a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss. The veteran was granted service connection for both conditions, but his initial ratings were found to be inadequate.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are due to in-service noise exposure, warranting service connection. The issue of whether his varicose ulcer disease and chronic erythema is related to his service-connected peripheral neuropathy remains unresolved.

The Board has determined that the appellant's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, specifically due to a simulated bomb explosion during training. As such, the claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, hearing loss, tinnitus, a condition manifested by pain in the legs, a condition manifested by back pain, dizziness/forgetfulness, and residuals of a head injury. The appeals on these issues are being remanded to the RO.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination and obtaining medical records from Dr. Talley, Dr. Davis, and Dr. McGee.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence is not new and material, thus denying the reopening of the claim for service connection for hearing loss.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence of in-service noise exposure or current disabilities within one year after discharge.

The Board finds that the veteran's current hearing loss is not related to his active service, and thus does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations under VA rating criteria.

The Board found that the veteran's left ear hearing loss is not related to active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claims for service connection for an adjustment disorder, including as secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, were denied. His claim for a higher initial rating for the bilateral hearing loss was also denied.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for further action due to VA's duty to assist as set forth in the VCAA.

The VA determined that the veteran's hearing loss of the right ear was not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding no evidence of hearing loss at the time he separated from service or within one year following his discharge. The examiner determined that the current hearing loss was unlikely related to military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left ear hearing loss was incurred during service and is granted as direct service connection.

The VA determined that the veteran's hearing loss is level I in both ears, warranting a noncompensable evaluation. The Board found no evidence to support a compensable rating.

The veteran is seeking service connection for hearing loss as secondary to her service-connected sinusitis and/or allergic rhinitis. The Board has determined that additional development, including obtaining treatment records from Dr. Strasser and scheduling a VA audiological examination, is necessary before the claim can be decided.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis is also denied due to the lack of evidence showing constant exudation or marked disfigurement.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for hypertension, alopecia, a bilateral knee disability, and bilateral hearing loss. The claim for separate schedular ratings for bilateral tinnitus was also denied.