Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for his service-connected left ear hearing loss was denied by the Board, as his level of hearing in that ear is consistent with level I hearing, which corresponds to a noncompensable (0%) evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for effective dates prior to May 21, 2001 and May 21, 2002 for service connection of tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss respectively.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 40 percent for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence does not warrant such a rating.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound was denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The VA denied an initial compensable evaluation for left ear hearing loss, finding that the veteran's current hearing acuity does not warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for higher initial evaluations and service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, vertigo, COPD, and vision loss. The evidence did not support an increased rating or service connection.

The veteran's claims of increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining pertinent medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was denied due to unreliable test results from multiple VA examinations and outpatient visits. The Board found that the veteran's noncooperation in developing his claim prevented proper rating purposes.

The Board found no evidence of current right ear hearing loss and denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral sensorineural hearing loss is related to noise exposure during active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and the need for further examination. The veteran's claims for hearing loss in the right ear, tinnitus, and initial compensable evaluation for left ear hearing loss are pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, finding that there was no current disability for VA purposes and that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation.

The Board denied a higher initial evaluation for right ear hearing loss, finding that the veteran's disability has never been more than noncompensably disabling.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus and his military service. The veteran will need a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to his time in service.

The Board found that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is not due to disease or injury incurred in service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable evaluation under the applicable rating criteria.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied as there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims to reopen her service connection claims for bipolar disorder, depressive type and Meniere's disease with hearing loss and tinnitus due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is related to his in-service exposure to acoustic trauma. The veteran also has a current left leg and left arm injury, which may be related to his service-connected injuries. Service connection for these conditions is granted.