Hearing loss Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was not well-grounded, as there is no competent evidence linking his current hearing loss to active service.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss was manifested to a compensable degree within one year of service, meeting the criteria for presumptive service connection.

The Board has denied increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD as the evidence does not support a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not well grounded, as there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Board has found that service connection for asthma is warranted, as it preexisted service but was aggravated by service. The veteran's duodenitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under the applicable rating criteria.

The Board denied all three issues regarding initial ratings for hearing loss and perforated eardrums, finding that the veteran's conditions did not meet the schedular criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and a higher disability rating for his right knee condition. The claim for hearing loss is not well-grounded as there is no current disability meeting VA criteria, while the right knee condition is rated appropriately based on existing evidence.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for hearing loss and chronic lung disorder, finding no evidence of treatment or diagnosis in service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss increased in severity during his active service and is therefore considered to be aggravated by service. As a result, the claim for service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to new and material evidence. The right knee disability is granted an increased rating to 40 percent.

The appellant has withdrawn their appeal, and the case is dismissed without prejudice.

The veteran's PTSD and dysthymia are rated at 50 percent, the maximum allowed. Other disabilities have not been granted higher ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a contusion of the right lower leg and bilateral hearing loss, finding no new and material evidence had been received.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for right ear hearing loss and service connection for tinnitus. The claim for schizophrenia was also denied, but with a remand to consider whether an extraschedular rating is warranted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for refractive error of the eyes and bilateral hearing loss are not well grounded. The veteran's current conditions do not meet the criteria for a disease or injury within the meaning of applicable legislation providing compensation, as per VA regulations.

The Board has ordered the RO to obtain VA treatment records and provide the veteran with an opportunity to submit additional evidence in support of his claims. The case will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable evaluation, and his left knee and calf disability is currently rated at 20 percent. The appeal for increased evaluations remains pending.

The Board found that the veteran's claims for otitis media, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were not well grounded due to lack of competent medical evidence of current disabilities.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable evaluation based on the audiometric test results provided.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and residuals of left rib injury are not well grounded, as there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.