Hearing loss Board decisions

The veteran's claim is being remanded due to inadequate records and the need for further medical examinations.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The veteran's claim for an extension beyond the basic period of eligibility for vocational rehabilitation training was denied as he did not meet the criteria for a serious employment handicap.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, as well as service connection for pulmonary tuberculosis, asthma, hearing loss, and beriberi for accrued benefits purposes due to lack of service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hearing loss, gastrointestinal disorder, sinusitis, cervical spine disorder (neck injury), left elbow disorder, left shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, or left ankle disorder. The claim for service connection is therefore denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, sinusitis, allergic disorders, prostate gland disorder, hearing loss, and a lung disorder (COPD), all of which were found to be not related to his active military service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected left knee lateral meniscus tear residuals do not warrant an evaluation in excess of 20 percent. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence to support a relationship with service, and tinnitus was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA audiometric examination and consideration of new regulations.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service medical records and a need for further efforts to obtain additional hearing loss related records.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss was found to be incurred in service due to noise exposure and head trauma during active duty.

The veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss and an effective date prior to January 31, 2001 for the grant of service connection for tinnitus were denied. The Board found that additional development was needed due to the VCAA.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of any knee disorder or right ear hearing loss, and thus service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and conducting VA ear disease examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for peptic ulcer disease on a secondary basis to the veteran's service-connected osteoarthritis of the left knee. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is remanded.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under VA guidelines. The claim for an increase to a higher rating was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his active service and these conditions.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence. The case is now being sent back to the RO for an ear/audiology examination and a determination of whether the veteran's hearing loss is related to military service.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding the veteran's left ear hearing loss. The case is being sent back for additional examination and consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional medical examination and records, particularly regarding right ear hearing loss and tinnitus. The issues of reopening the claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss and establishing service connection for tinnitus are now pending.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his increased rating claim, including obtaining employment records and any other relevant evidence.