Hearing loss decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss was denied as the evidence did not show that his hearing acuity warranted a compensable rating.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service connected based on continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine, cervical spine, and bilateral knee disabilities are not attributable to active military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 20% and tinnitus at 10%, both of which are the maximum schedular ratings. The Board denied increased ratings for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is dismissed as moot due to the grant of service connection in a previous decision. The claims for service connection for vision disorder (cataracts) and bilateral hearing loss are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 0 percent, as the audiometric test results do not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to his use of hearing aids and no worsening in hearing acuity.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, LUE and RUE cervical radiculopathy were granted service connection as they are considered to be directly related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error in the original decision, specifically regarding service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's claims of exposure to noise and in-service ear problems are considered, but further medical examination is needed.

The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been granted. The claim for sleep apnea is remanded due to a change in the character of service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring an additional VA examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no persuasive evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and will consider new evidence submitted by the Veteran or representative.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that new and relevant evidence supports this decision. The Veteran's hearing loss is related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is found to be etiologically related to service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated as noncompensable, and the Board denied a higher rating.,The Veteran's radiculopathy of left lower extremity and right lower extremity are both rated at 20 percent.,The Veteran's bilateral eye cataracts do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ will consider any additional evidence when the claims are readjudicated.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated at noncompensable (0%) due to the audiometric test results not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right ankle condition, testicular cancer, diabetes, and left ear hearing loss due to insufficient information in the VA examination report. The claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss remains denied as it does not meet the criteria for a disability under VA regulations.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as these conditions are not shown to have been incurred or aggravated by active military service.