Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board found that the appellant's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not manifest within one year of separation from active military service, and therefore could not be granted presumptive service connection. The VA examiner concluded that the current disabilities were more likely related to post-service noise exposure rather than in-service events.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the veteran's current conditions were not incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss, rated at 70 percent, prevents him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to his active service, specifically his exposure to noise while serving on a flight line in the military. As such, the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeal for an increased rating for anxiety disorder due to withdrawal by the appellant. The claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was reopened based on new and material evidence provided since the last final denial in October 1988.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current left ear hearing loss to his active service, including combat in Vietnam. The claim was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, but denied service connection for arthritis due to venereal disease.

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for service-connected bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not warrant such an award.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for ratings in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not warrant a higher rating under VA's disability evaluation criteria.

The Board found that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not etiologically related to his period of active service.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred or aggravated during service and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at a compensable level of disability under the schedular criteria. The claim for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has ordered further development of the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to exposure to loud noise during basic training. The case is now before the Board for further appellate consideration.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current hearing impairment is related to his military service, and thus grants service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current diagnoses for right ear hearing loss or a right knee disability, and thus service connection cannot be granted for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss is granted, as it was decided on the merits.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for hearing loss and service connection for a lung disorder secondary to his service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis. The decision is final as it pertains to issues that were previously denied or not addressed.