Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss. The claims for bilateral tinnitus and hypertension were denied as there was insufficient medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn before the Board could make a decision. The case is dismissed.

The appellant has withdrawn his appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus. The case is dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus as the evidence did not establish current disability or a relationship to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, COPD, and PTSD. The VA examiner found that current conditions were not attributable to service.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and hyperthyroidism, finding no evidence of such conditions during or within one year after service. The veteran's wife provided testimony indicating the veteran complained about hearing issues while in service.

The VA has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant an evaluation in excess of zero percent, as his current hearing levels do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for his bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of an increase in disability within a year prior to April 19, 2004.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development due to issues related to service connection and new evidence.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current disability of bilateral hearing loss as defined by VA regulations, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss effective January 6, 2003. The veteran's total unemployability claim was not addressed as it is not in appellate status.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the failure to report for a VA examination and because of uninterpreted results from a private audiogram. The case will be reviewed again after additional development.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hiatus hernia with reflux and vascular calcification of abdomen, urethritis, squamous papilloma (claimed as nose cancer), headaches, hemorrhoids, ankle and leg weakness, neck pain, hypertension, heart disability, diabetes mellitus, and multiple cancers. However, the claims are not granted due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or any incident thereof.

The Board found that the veteran's right ear hearing loss warrants a ten percent disability rating, which is the current assigned rating. Therefore, the claim for an increased rating was denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and right knee disability, to include arthritis, are being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining medical records and providing the veteran with proper notice.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current bilateral hearing loss disability or tinea versicolor, and there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to service. Therefore, the claims for service connection are denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypercholesterolemia, and granted an initial evaluation of 40 percent for diabetes mellitus. The effective date remains to be determined.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his active duty service, and thus denied both claims.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded to allow for additional development of his medical records.