Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's left ear hearing loss was present at entry into service and did not increase in severity during his military service, thus denying service connection.

The veteran is requesting a compensable evaluation for his service-connected hearing loss of the right ear. The RO has requested additional evidence and will conduct a VA audiological examination to determine if an extraschedular evaluation is warranted.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right fibula fracture was granted, and he is now receiving a 10% disability evaluation effective from April 9, 2002. His claims for service connection for thrombocytosis and hearing loss were denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for ratings in excess of 20 percent and 30 percent for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not warrant such increased ratings.

The veteran's claims of entitlement to increased evaluations for limpomata, bilateral plantar calluses, and right ear hearing loss are dismissed due to failure to file timely substantive appeals.,The veteran's claim of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of zero percent disabling prior to August 2002 for limboma is dismissed due to failure to file a timely substantive appeal.,The veteran's claim of entitlement to increased evaluations for bilateral plantar calluses and right ear hearing loss are dismissed due to failure to file timely substantive appeals.,The veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disorder is denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to active service or any other basis.,The veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are dismissed due to failure to file timely substantive appeals.,The veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hiatal hernia and/or GERD is denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to active service or any other basis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for neck pain, headaches, memory loss, visual problems, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus as secondary to his service-connected skull fracture with concussion and cephalgia. The VA examinations did not find any current disabilities related to these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss is attributable to his active military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are due to noise exposure during his active military service, warranting service connection.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his bilateral hearing loss disability.

The VA has granted a 20 percent disability rating for the appellant's service-connected bilateral hearing loss effective from September 5, 2001. The previous 10 percent rating was maintained until September 4, 2001.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for asbestosis during the August 2003 Board hearing. The issues of PTSD and bilateral hearing loss are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and further examination is needed to determine if the veteran's hearing loss disability is related to service.

The Board has reopened the appellant's claims for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding new and material evidence. The claim will be further considered on its merits.

The Board found that the veteran's left ear hearing loss disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as his level of hearing impairment did not warrant such a rating based on VA's established criteria.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable evaluation, and his claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, and basal cell carcinoma are being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records, including an April 2004 examination report. The case will be returned to the Board after these records are obtained.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional evidence being submitted after a hearing, and this evidence must be reviewed by the RO before any final decision is made.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a dental disorder, hearing loss, and tinnitus. The appeals were based on new evidence submitted since the August 1994 rating decision that had previously denied these claims.