Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss was evaluated as level I in both ears, resulting in a noncompensable rating. The Board denied an increased compensable rating for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability for VA compensation purposes and that her tinnitus began several years after her discharge from active military duty and is not related to any incident of such service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss warrants a compensable initial evaluation of 10 percent from October 31, 2003. The appeal remains in contention for an increased rating prior to this date.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis B and an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss. The VA found no current diagnosis of Hepatitis B, and there was insufficient evidence to support a compensable evaluation for his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board found that the veteran's left ear hearing loss disability does not warrant a compensable evaluation, and his tinnitus is not service-connected.

The veteran's metatarsalgia is currently rated at 10 percent, and his bilateral hearing loss claim for service connection has been denied.

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

The Board finds that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to his active service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and provide proper VCAA notice.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and may not be presumed to have been so incurred.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including proper VCAA notice, jurisdictional changes, and a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's bilateral tinnitus, finding that it is associated with his service-connected bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.

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

The Board denied all claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding no current disability related to service or new evidence.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and left hip (thigh) scar do not warrant higher disability ratings based on the evidence of record.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a right knee sprain, low back strain as secondary to right knee sprain, and bilateral hearing loss. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied due to lack of competent evidence linking current hearing problems to military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and a specialist's opinion on the etiology of hearing loss and tinnitus.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that this rating is appropriate based on his current hearing acuity levels.

The veteran's appeal was denied because he did not file a timely notice of disagreement with the February 2002 rating decision.

The veteran is seeking an increase in compensation for his spouse's need for aid and attendance. However, the claim cannot be granted as there are no provisions allowing such a grant under current laws.