Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's asthma and bilateral hearing loss were aggravated by his military service, warranting service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations were denied. The TDIU claim was also denied as the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are due to service, specifically acoustic trauma during World War II. As a result, both conditions have been granted service connection.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a VA audiological examination.

The Board has determined that the current evaluation of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss is appropriate, as it accurately reflects the severity of the veteran's disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, including right ear hearing loss, bilateral knee condition, bilateral ankle condition, and headaches. The claims are therefore denied.

The veteran is seeking service connection for right ear hearing loss that she claims is secondary to her service-connected trigeminal neuralgia. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is due to in-service noise exposure and acoustic trauma, and grants service connection for this condition.

The veteran's disabilities, including his service-connected eye disorders and bilateral hearing loss, do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or being housebound.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, as they are linked to his exposure to acoustic trauma during active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial schedular rating higher than 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus and a prior effective date for service connection of bilateral tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied an increased rating for left ear hearing loss, finding that the veteran's service-connected condition is currently manifested by level XI hearing and he is not deaf in his right ear.

The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating, as it only meets Level III and Level II standards in each ear based on audiometric testing.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his service connection claims.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a higher disability rating, as it currently results in Level III hearing acuity in both ears.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 100 percent evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, finding that it was not factually ascertainable that an increase in disability due to bilateral hearing loss occurred within one year before June 28, 1999.

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

The Board found that the veteran currently has degenerative joint disease of the left hip, but there is no direct medical evidence linking this condition to service. The claim for right ear hearing loss was remanded due to a lack of recent audiometric testing.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension, respiratory disorder (COPD with bronchitis), bilateral hearing loss, and otitis externa. The criteria for evaluating these conditions were in effect at the time of his claim.