Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for shin splints of the left lower extremity, as there was no evidence of a current disability that met VA compensation criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as there was no evidence to support a higher rating or service connection for any of the conditions appealed.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease to include spondylosis and denied increased ratings for other conditions, while remanding claims for service connection for psychiatric disorder and left hand tremors.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease to include spondylosis, but denied increased ratings for patellofemoral pain syndrome of the knees and allergic rhinitis. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, headaches, and psychiatric disorder were also denied.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding a causal link between the Veteran's in-service noise exposure and her current disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for right ear hearing loss but denied a compensable disability rating for left ear hearing loss and a higher disability rating for bronchial asthma.

The Board granted an effective date of September 11, 2013, for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 USC chapter 35.

The Board denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss as the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.

The Board denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

The appeal seeking entitlement to service connection for hearing loss was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the notice of disagreement.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service acoustic trauma.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to January 11, 2024, and in excess of 40 percent thereafter. The claims for a compensable rating for costochondritis, service connection for a right shoulder disability, and obstructive sleep apnea were remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for hearing loss was denied prior to December 4, 2013, but a 20 percent rating was granted from December 4, 2013, to September 26, 2015.

The case is being remanded again to the AOJ for further action due to difficulties in scheduling a VA examination.

The appeal regarding the proposed severance of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed due to untimely filing.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss as there was no current diagnosis of the condition.

The Board granted service connection for a bilateral foot disability, right shoulder disability, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as generalized anxiety disorder. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Board denied service connection for ocular hypertension and dry eye syndrome, granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, and denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss. The claim for service connection for left achilles tendon was remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension to correct pre-decisional errors in VA's duty to assist the Veteran.