Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to procedural errors and new examinations are required.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss, finding that his pre-existing condition did not worsen during periods of active and inactive duty for training.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development of the record, including obtaining medical records and ensuring proper VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left ear hearing loss is not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral eye disorder and an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence of such conditions in service or subsequent to service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and ensuring that the VA examinations address the issues posed.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, scoliosis, and degenerative joint disease of the thoracic and lumbar spines. The decision is based on evidence showing these conditions are related to service.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable evaluation.

The Board found that there is no evidence to support the appellant's claim of a back injury during active military service, and denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is related to his in-service noise exposure, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied both the reopening of the claim and the merits of the tinnitus claim. The veteran's currently diagnosed bilateral hearing loss is not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus did not occur in service or are not related to any in-service event. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss are not related to his military service, as evidenced by the absence of any in-service complaints or treatment for these conditions. The VA audiologist concluded that it is less likely than not that either condition was incurred during service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and ear, nose, or throat disorders are being remanded due to the need for further development including a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for hearing loss, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by service, and more likely than not due to occupational noise exposure post-service. As a result, the claims for service connection were denied.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, as his unemployment is attributed to age and other nonservice-connected conditions.

The Board has decided that the veteran's tinnitus was not incurred or aggravated during his active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issue of service connection for a bilateral eye disorder.