Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's hearing loss in his left ear was not incurred or aggravated by service, and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss to his service, including exposure to noise. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board found no evidence of a disability manifested by right knee pain or hearing loss during service, and the veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service. As such, the claims for service connection were denied.

The veteran's right ear hearing loss was incurred in service and he is granted service connection for this condition. The issues of left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded.

The veteran's claim for hearing loss service connection is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for a new examination.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are likely attributable to acoustic trauma sustained during combat service in Korea, leading to a grant of service connection for both conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable evaluation, as his hearing acuity levels do not meet the criteria for any higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

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

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The issues of entitlement to service connection for left knee disability, right foot disability, and hearing loss disability remain under review.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not manifest during service or within one year thereafter, and there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to service. Therefore, service connection for both conditions is denied.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss was granted, and he is now rated at 40 percent.

The Board has remanded the cases for further action, including scheduling a Travel Board hearing.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss was denied, and the effective date of his tinnitus service connection was set at November 10, 1954.

The veteran is entitled to special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, which have resulted in a need for personal assistance from others.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are likely due to noise exposure during his military service, warranting service connection.

The veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his bilateral hearing loss is being remanded to the RO due to uncertainty in the severity of his condition. An additional audiogram and Maryland CNC speech recognition test are needed to determine if there has been any change in his hearing loss since the previous evaluations.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate medical examination reports and failure to provide proper notice of secondary service connection.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability has been increased to a 50 percent rating effective March 24, 2004.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of hearing loss disability, tinnitus disability, asthma, congestive heart failure, and low back disability before a decision was made by the Board.