Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is manifested by an auditory acuity level of I in each ear, resulting in a no percent rating. The issue of service connection for the claimed residuals of exposure to Agent Orange (rashes and blotches) was not addressed due to lack of evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to a lack of competent evidence of current treatment or diagnosis for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication, including scheduling a Travel Board hearing.

The veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are related to in-service acoustic trauma, and a VA examination is needed to determine the nature, severity, and etiology of these conditions.

The Board found no evidence of hearing loss disability or tinnitus related to service, and denied the veteran's claims for these conditions. The Board also determined that there is insufficient evidence to establish a connection between any dental condition and service.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to inadequate VCAA notice.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including scheduling a VA audiological examination and readjudicating the claim.

The VA determined that the veteran's diagnosed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in service, as there was no evidence of such conditions during his active duty. The VA found that the current hearing loss and tinnitus are more likely due to post-service noise exposure rather than service exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left ear hearing loss is causally related to noise exposure and acoustic trauma during service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, Barrett's esophagitis, hiatal hernia, colon polyps, and diverticulitis as these conditions were not shown to be related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not warrant a higher evaluation under VA rating criteria.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues related to service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a thorough and contemporaneous medical examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for residuals of a right ankle injury. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as they are related to active service.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current right ear hearing loss or a seizure disorder, and there is no evidence of these conditions during service. The claim for PTSD warrants a 30 percent evaluation, but not higher. Hypothyroidism is currently rated as noncompensable. Hodgkin's disease is in remission.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and headaches, finding that his current hearing acuity did not meet the criteria for a disability due to impaired hearing as defined by VA regulations. The claim for headaches was remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to incomplete records, including missing service personnel records and outstanding VA treatment records. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and provide the veteran with another opportunity to submit evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service medical records and the need for additional VA examinations.