Hearing loss Board decisions

The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss, currently rated at 10 percent, does not warrant a higher rating based on the evidence of record.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence of a medical nexus between his current diagnoses and his service.

The Board found no evidence of hearing loss in service and concluded that the veteran's current hearing loss is not related to his active duty. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for proper VCAA notice regarding increased ratings and effective dates.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that his exposure to noise in service is related to his current condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Board found no current diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder, and there is no evidence linking any current psychiatric condition to service. Hearing loss was not shown in service or related to service, and tinnitus was not incurred during service.

The Board found that the appellant's hearing loss was not shown to have been incurred in or aggravated by his period of active duty training (ACDUTRA), and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the veteran's current bilateral hearing disability is related to his service. The veteran will be provided an opportunity to submit additional evidence and respond to the Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine the origins of the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, including obtaining service personnel records and verifying occupational noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability does not warrant an initial compensable evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and denied his claim for service connection. The decision regarding PTSD is pending as it involves a remand.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for otitis media in the left ear, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The decision found no current disability related to these conditions.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, residuals of pneumonia, and PTSD are denied. The claim for allergic rhinitis is granted based on aggravation of a pre-existing condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and readjudication due to inconsistencies in the opinions provided regarding the etiology of the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for an updated audiological examination.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for his service-connected hearing loss is being remanded due to the need to obtain VA medical records and conduct further examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a psychiatric condition, to include dysthymic disorder. The increased evaluation claims were also denied.

The Board has granted a 30 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss, effective from when the claim was received in March 2001.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development, including obtaining medical records and ensuring compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board has determined that the veteran's pre-existing left ear hearing loss did not increase in severity during service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.