Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence to support a current disability related to military service.

The veteran's increased disability rating for bilateral hearing loss was granted, and his TDIU claim is still pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss, finding that his current level of hearing impairment did not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and a compensable rating for residuals of gastrocnemius tear, finding that he did not meet the criteria for disability due to impaired hearing or muscle disability.

The Board found no evidence of current bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus related to service, and thus denied the veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for his service-connected right ear hearing loss and psuedofolliculitis barbae, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and VCAA compliance issues.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of January 15, 2002, for service connection of bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. The decision is based on the fact that the veteran did not file a formal or informal claim prior to this date and no new evidence was submitted after his initial claim in April 1950.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not warrant such a rating.

The Board denied the veteran's application to reopen his claim of service connection for renal disability and to a compensable evaluation for his bilateral hearing loss. The evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claims, and there was no new and material evidence presented.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for additional development and consideration of the veteran's claims due to failure to obtain initial RO consideration of new evidence, and insufficient notice for a scheduled hearing.

VA denied the veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for arterial hypertension, migraine headache with post-traumatic exacerbation, PTSD, peptic ulcer disease and hepatitis C, right shoulder pain, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, facial and scalp rash, and sinusitis and rhinitis.,VA denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder pain, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, facial and scalp rash, and sinusitis and rhinitis. However, VA granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 10 percent evaluation effective August 1, 2000.,VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for peptic ulcer disease and hepatitis C.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, finding no evidence of a link between current conditions and service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss of the right ear is being remanded due to a lack of review of the claims file by the VA examiner.

The veteran's appeal involves claims for effective dates and increased ratings related to his service-connected tinnitus and right ear hearing loss. The case is being remanded due to inadequate VCAA notice and the need for a new VA audiological examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for a lung disorder and bilateral hearing loss require additional development, including obtaining medical examinations and records.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The claims are granted as new and material evidence was received, but no rating or effective date is assigned due to the nature of the decision.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to obtain medical records and provide proper VCAA notice.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to provide adequate notice of the provisions of the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 and other VCAA requirements. The appellant's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss will be reviewed in conjunction with these new regulations.

The veteran's claims for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and low back disorder were all denied as there is no evidence of a connection between the conditions and active service. There are also no presumptions of exposure due to military service (e.g., burn pit, Agent Orange).