Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, stomach disability, neuropathy, OSA, migraines, tinea corporis, and left 5th metacarpal finger fracture, as the evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities or a nexus to service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a gastrointestinal disability to include irritable bowel syndrome, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the evidence did not show that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board granted the restoration of a 20 percent rating for cervical strain from October 1, 2024, and denied compensable ratings for bilateral hearing loss, scars on both knees, upper extremity radiculopathies, and service connection for wrist disorders.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a restored evaluation of bilateral hearing loss for 20 percent disabling, effective November 1, 2024.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus based on in-service noise exposure.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral flat foot (pes planus) to include plantar fasciitis, intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis, and right knee tendonitis. Bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Board granted service connection for right knee strain, left hip strain, right hip arthritis, and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected chronic iliotibial band syndrome of the left knee. The appeal was denied for service connection for right ear hearing loss.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining outstanding private medical records.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's hearing loss had its onset during his active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims for a back condition and neck condition.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions and denied increased ratings for several service-connected disabilities, as the evidence did not support a finding of current disability or aggravation related to service.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and higher ratings, as well as a TDIU prior to April 8, 2022.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss and a total disability rating due to individual unemployability based on service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding a causal relationship between the Veteran's in-service noise exposure and both conditions.

The Board remands the service connection claims for various conditions due to a lack of compliance with previous remand directives and inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied the veteran's appeals for service connection due to untimely filings.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to untimely appeals, while remanding the claims for diabetes mellitus type II, GERD, high blood pressure, and urinary frequency for further development.

The Board remands the claim for an etiological opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected sensorineural hearing loss was a contributory cause of death.