Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran's claim for service connection for a hearing loss disability is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his hearing loss.

The VA denied a compensable rating for the veteran's bilateral high frequency neurosensory hearing loss.

The veteran's application for specially adapted housing and home adaptations was denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling an audiological examination and obtaining medical records. The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss remains pending.

The veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.

The VA has denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his bilateral hearing loss, allergic rhinosinusitis, and bilateral pterygium. The current evaluations are found to be appropriate based on the evidence of record.

The Board denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and did not address the issue of an earlier effective date for tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete development and compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, including concerns about missing records and a duty to assist the veteran in obtaining evidence. The appeal is now with the RO for further action.

The veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded to the RO for additional development and consideration.

The Board denied the claims of service connection for scoliosis, left ear hearing loss, and right ear hearing loss. The veteran's preexisting scoliosis was not aggravated by military service, and his left ear hearing loss is not linked to active service on any basis. Right ear hearing loss is manifested by Level I hearing, which does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional VCAA notice and to obtain relevant medical records.

The Board found no evidence of a right ear hearing loss disability during service or within one year after separation, and concluded that the current hearing loss is not related to service. The appeal was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to service and grants service connection for this disability.

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

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claims of service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis, hearing loss, and left leg fracture. The RO denied these claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his right ear hearing loss claim and granted service connection for left ear hearing loss with a noncompensable rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine with left radiculopathy, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Board found that there was no evidence to support an in-service injury or event leading to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to newly submitted evidence and further development is required.

The Board has corrected the decision to grant service connection for bilateral hearing loss, which was previously denied.