Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a rating of 20 percent for the gunshot wound to the left thigh with damage to underlying muscles.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA audiological examination and consideration of the newly submitted evidence.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating under VA regulations.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues except asbestosis. The Board dismissed the appeal due to withdrawal.

The Board has determined that the appellant's initial increased disability rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss is denied as his current hearing levels do not warrant a compensable evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims based on the lack of a nexus between current conditions and military service.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD, tinnitus, and hearing loss disability have been rated appropriately based on the severity of symptoms and impairment. The current ratings do not meet the criteria for higher evaluations.

The Board has ordered additional development of the veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to determine the etiology of his hearing loss.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a rating higher than 20 percent.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to service or any incident thereof.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further evaluation of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and its impact on his employment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss did not begin during service and is not related to any in-service noise exposure or ear infection. As such, the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, as evidenced by his hearing loss and skin rash being attributed to pre-existing conditions. The respiratory disorder is also attributed to a diagnosed condition (asthma), and headaches are linked to hypertension. Service connection was denied.

The Board finds that the veteran's currently demonstrated bilateral hearing loss is likely due to noise exposure during his service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's hearing loss did not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating, and thus denied his claim.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, and thus denied his claim for a TDIU.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected left ear disability, including hearing loss and a residual scar behind his left ear, warrants a 10 percent rating. The veteran is already receiving the maximum schedular rating available for chronic suppuration due to his service-connected left ear disability under Diagnostic Code 6200.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have bilateral sensorineural hearing loss or tinnitus that are causally related to service, and thus denied both claims.

The veteran's hearing loss is found to be related to noise exposure during his military service, and the claim for service connection is granted.