Hearing loss Board decisions

The VA has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss warrants an initial rating of 10 percent effective as of the date of this decision.

The Board found that the effective date for the grant of a 20 percent schedular rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss should not be earlier than November 5, 2001. The veteran's claim was initially received in June 2000 but did not meet VA requirements as he had not submitted a formal claim within one year of that date.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss was incurred during service and is granted. The issues of service connection for impotency and an increased rating for left elbow fracture are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for VA examinations.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the veteran died during the pendency of the appeal and thus no jurisdiction remains.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not warrant a higher rating.

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

The VA denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for hearing loss in his left ear and service connection for a left leg disability. The veteran's current left leg disability was not present during service and is not related to service.

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

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA audiological and psychiatric examination to determine if the veteran's hearing loss and depression are related to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA disability evaluation guidelines.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current right arm injury residuals, hearing loss, or tinnitus. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not begin during service or due to any incident of service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has granted a rating of 30 percent for the service-connected bilateral hearing loss, effective as of the date of this decision.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and a disability characterized by ear infections, but the initial rating for right ear hearing loss remains pending.

The Board has denied service connection for multiple joint pain, hearing loss, headaches, a neck disorder, and a condition manifested by a low white blood cell count as there is no current medical diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss in his left ear and tinnitus are related to service, with the right ear hearing loss being noted at entry but not worsening during service. The residuals of asbestos exposure claim is denied.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further action, including scheduling a Travel Board hearing.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations have been denied. The RO has not provided a compensable evaluation for hepatitis-B or right-sided carpal tunnel syndrome.

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