Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for mandible fracture residuals and left hearing loss, finding that there was no objective evidence of impairment warranting a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for a broken right index finger, back disability, and bilateral hearing loss. The appeals were not successful as there was no current evidence of these conditions or a link to service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as there is no evidence of residuals from service-connected conditions that would warrant a compensable evaluation.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been fully granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, with a rating of 30 percent for tinea versicolor. The decision also addressed his claims for increased ratings.

The Board found that the cause of the veteran's death was not caused by, or substantially or materially contributed to by, a disability incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service. The preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that any of the listed conditions were related to the veteran's service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current right ear hearing loss is related to his periods of active duty and active duty for training between 1962 and 1967, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the veteran's left ear hearing loss disability does not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for initial compensable disability ratings for right ear hearing loss and tinea versicolor, finding that his conditions did not warrant a higher rating under VA regulations.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed conditions of scars, a left arm disorder, and bilateral hearing loss were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected tympanotomy, right ear with chronic suppurative otitis, and right ear hearing loss do not warrant an increased evaluation.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is rated as noncompensable, with Level II hearing acuity in both ears.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, as his current level of hearing impairment does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA disability rating schedule.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the veteran's bilateral hearing loss. The claim will be reconsidered with a VA audiologist examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence linking his current condition to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, finding that his current hearing loss does not warrant a higher rating based on VA examination results from January and June 2005.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current hernia, heart disorder, or hearing loss disability. The service connection claims for these conditions are denied as there is no evidence of their existence during active duty.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently have a hearing loss disability for VA rating purposes, and thus service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board denied service connection for pes planus, low back disability, heart disorder (pericarditis), bilateral hearing loss, right knee disability, and hallux valgus of the feet. The veteran's preexisting conditions were not shown to be aggravated by military service.