Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims for bilateral gout, bilateral hearing loss, and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for left ear hearing loss and service connection for right ear hearing loss, as there was no evidence of current disability or in-service incurrence.

The Board denied increased ratings for asthma with COPD, bilateral hearing loss, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, left and right knee disabilities, and left and right ankle disabilities. However, TDIU was granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss based on the results of a VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for a right eye scar and denied service connection for sleep apnea, as well as a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and an initial compensable disability rating for left ear hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for cervical spine and thoracolumbar spine disabilities, a 70 percent initial rating for PTSD since July 1, 2014, and a 10 percent rating for TMJ with bruxism. The remaining claims were denied.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, liver condition, and hearing loss. The claims for increased evaluations were also denied, as was the request for TDIU.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed as the issue had been previously resolved and is now moot.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically major depressive disorder, and denied the claims for a neck condition, traumatic brain injury, bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine disorder, hypertension, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as there was no evidence of a current disability.

The Board granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and denied a compensable evaluation for right ear hearing loss.

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for psoriasis and bilateral inguinal hernia repair, but granted a 10 percent evaluation for right ear hearing loss effective July 19, 2021.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including anxiety disorder and others, have caused an inability to keep ordinarily clean and presentable and protect himself against the hazards or dangers incident to his daily environment, warranting special monthly compensation based on need of aid and attendance.

The Board denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and granted a temporary total evaluation due to hospital treatment in excess of 21 days for service-connected PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder. The issues related to compensation under 38 USC 1151 for left and right foot surgeries are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and remanded claims for diabetes mellitus, Type II (DM II), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), bilateral eye disability, to include glaucoma and cataract, and a right ankle disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of evidence showing he currently has a disability as defined by VA regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as there was no evidence of a nexus between the in-service noise exposure and the current disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, service connection for a back disorder, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims for service connection for vertigo, an acquired psychiatric disability, nerve damage, and lung damage.