Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluation of right inguinal hernia, service connection for pes planus, hearing loss, and tinnitus due to lack of competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting specialized VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's eye disorder, hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral osteosclerosis and vertigo secondary to left ear hearing loss warrant a 10 percent initial rating each, as these conditions are already rated based on their primary service-connected disabilities. No additional ratings can be granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities, as well as his claim for service connection for bilateral onychomycosis of the feet. The veteran's hearing loss was not found to meet VA criteria for a disability, and his tonsil condition did not result in hoarseness or inflammation of the cords.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and left knee arthritis, finding that the veteran did not have a current disability meeting VA's definition of hearing loss or arthritis within one year post-service. The evidence also showed no medical opinion linking these conditions to service.

The Board found no evidence of a causal relationship between the veteran's in-service noise exposure and his current hearing loss or tinnitus, and thus denied both claims for service connection.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and assigned a 10 percent rating, effective March 1, 2001. The veteran's petition to reopen the claim was received on that date.

The Board found that the veteran's left ear hearing loss existed prior to service and did not increase in severity during service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for a right ear hearing loss and residuals of a right ear infection, finding no evidence linking these conditions to military service. The evaluation for the veteran's bilateral foot disability was also denied as there is not enough evidence showing marked contraction or deformity.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for a hearing loss, as there is no evidence of current disability due to disease or injury incurred in service.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if there was clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a prior rating action denying service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The appellant must be notified of this determination and given the right to appeal.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for any of the claimed disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and cataracts and glaucoma of the left eye.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for post-traumatic headaches and left ear sensorineural hearing loss, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are not service-connected, as there is no evidence of a nexus between his current conditions and military service.

The veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and there were no pending claims for accrued benefits at the time of his death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss in his left ear warrants a noncompensable evaluation, as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claims can be fully adjudicated, including obtaining service medical records and providing a VA examination to determine if the veteran's hearing loss and wrist condition are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not due to disease or injury incurred in service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for plantar warts. The veteran's bilateral hearing loss was found to be noncompensable, and his plantar warts were not considered incurred in or aggravated by service.