Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the earliest communication of record was in August 1997.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, shortening of the lower extremity, arthritis of the thoracic spine (claimed as secondary to a service-connected shell fragment wound), and degenerative changes of the knees bilaterally (also claimed as secondary to a service-connected shell fragment wound). The decision found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or any in-service noise exposure.

The veteran's appeal for increased ratings and new rating determinations on tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral otitis media was dismissed due to the absence of a timely Substantive Appeal.

The Board found that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, including exposure to noise. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Board finds that the veteran's hearing loss in the right ear did not pre-exist service and was not aggravated by service. Therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have right ear hearing loss disability for service connection purposes, as his auditory thresholds do not meet the criteria for a disability under VA regulations.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss existed prior to his first period of service and was not aggravated by either period of active service, thus denying the claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and an increased rating for his bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating than 90 percent.

The Board granted a 10 percent disability evaluation for bilateral hearing loss effective May 17, 2001. The veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus was also addressed and the RO continued the current 10 percent evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and the residuals of heat exhaustion as there is no medical evidence showing these conditions.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence showing the condition had its onset in service or is otherwise related to service.

The veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss is granted as his current hearing loss disability is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable initial disability evaluation.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred or aggravated by active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's hearing loss was not incurred or aggravated by his service and denied his claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and an increased rating for a history of a small, slit-like perforation of the left tympanic membrane. The evidence did not show current disability in either condition that could be considered a VA disability for purposes of compensation.

The Board found no evidence of a current bilateral hearing loss disability and concluded that the veteran's service did not result in any hearing impairment. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and left ear hearing loss. The veteran is not currently shown to have a right ear hearing loss disability for VA compensation purposes. His service-connected tinnitus is manifested by ringing or a loud shrill in the ears. His service-connected left ear hearing loss is currently shown to be manifested by auditory acuity level I.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but granted service connection for the residuals of a fracture of the left lower leg with post-operative scar. The claim for a compensable disability rating for a scar on the right hand was also denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for reopening his service connection claims for tuberculosis, a right foot disorder, hearing loss, and a back disorder due to lack of new and material evidence.