Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including an examination and audiometric evaluation of the veteran's ear condition.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, resulting in a denial of his claim.

The veteran is granted a 100% evaluation for his service-connected right ear hearing loss, the maximum schedular rating available.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic post-operative left knee disorder, chronic bilateral hearing loss disability, and chronic bilateral tinnitus. The evidence did not support these claims as they were not shown to have originated during active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for epilepsy and hearing loss, finding that there is no current evidence of these conditions. The claim to reopen a low back disorder was also denied.

The Board has determined that the preponderance of the evidence is against the claim for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disorder, and thus the appeal is denied.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for increased ratings for tinnitus and left ear hearing loss, leaving only the issues of an increased rating for PTSD and entitlement to a TDIU.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on need of aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities was denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied both claims as there is no evidence of these conditions in service or currently. The VA audiology examination could not be completed due to cerumen impaction, and post-service tinnitus was diagnosed after service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence linking the current condition to his military service.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, with a rating of 30 percent for hearing loss effective from July 26, 2004. The decision also found that the veteran likely had tinnitus related to his military noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss is reasonably shown to have had its origins during his period of active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The VA determined that the veteran's hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and any current hearing loss is not related to service.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated in active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 10 percent disability rating for bilateral hearing loss, finding that it was not factually ascertainable that there had been a factually ascertainable increase in disability prior to August 14, 2000.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, foot fungus, nerve damage to the arm and shoulder, and lung and breathing problems. The decision also noted that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to incomplete medical records, lack of a VA compensation examination, and procedural errors in VCAA notice. The case will be returned to the RO for further development.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding no evidence of a relationship between his in-service exposure to acoustic trauma and his current condition.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and additional VCAA notification.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss but denied it on the merits. The evidence does not establish current hearing loss disability for VA purposes in either ear, and there is no competent medical evidence linking any current hearing loss to active service.