Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for hearing loss, tinnitus, and scars on the face were denied. The RO found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA regulations.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia. The other claims related to hearing loss, postoperative right foot disability, and right knee disability are pending further development.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that new and material evidence was submitted. The Board also found that these conditions are related to active service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any lung disorder and/or bilateral hearing loss, including whether they are related to service exposure. The veteran will be afforded VA examinations for these issues.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied an initial compensable rating for residuals of a pilonidal cyst excision and grafting. The veteran's claim for increased compensation remains pending.

The VA determined that the appellant's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation, as his hearing acuity did not warrant any higher rating than Level I under Diagnostic Code 6100.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and a non-compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service, while the hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board found that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient service medical records and a need for a VA examination to determine the current nature and etiology of the veteran's hearing loss.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence not being submitted, as well as her claims of cardiomegaly and numbness and nerve damage of the feet and legs. The RO previously denied these claims in February 1996.

The Board found that the veteran's left ear hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further examination and interpretation of audiogram results.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss and his TDIU claim is denied as he can still secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board found service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied the claim of service connection for basal cell carcinoma due to exposure to ionizing radiation. The veteran's new claims are being reopened based on submitted evidence.

The veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which he claims are related to noise exposure during his military service. The case has been remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding whether these conditions are related to service.

The veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, which he claims was caused by his exposure to Morse code transmissions during active service. The case has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and records review.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to provide proper VCAA notice.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a right hip disability that was secondary to his service-connected right foot disability.