Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss as the evidence did not support a finding of a current disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent for the soft tissue mass of the forehead and remanded the other claims for further development.

The Board denied all claims for increased ratings, including diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy of various extremities, bilateral hearing loss, otitis media, and vertigo.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, as his hearing impairment was no worse than level I in the left ear throughout the appeal period.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of evidence showing a current disability as defined by VA regulations. The claim for service connection for a heart murmur was remanded for further development.

The Board denied an increased rating for tinnitus and remanded several claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence.

The Board remands the matter of entitlement to service connection for right ear hearing loss due to a need for additional evidence and medical opinions.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death and no request for substitution has been ruled on by the VA.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for left ear hearing loss and a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU).

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss prior to August 2, 2022, and a rating in excess of 20 percent for bilateral hearing loss from that date. The claim for service connection for Meniere's disease was remanded.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for the service-connected bilateral hearing loss and remanded claims for service connection, increased rating, TDIU, and secondary service connection.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and irritable bowel syndrome, and denied the payment of additional retroactive disability benefits. The claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was remanded for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for PTSD, service connection for bilateral hearing loss, and various other disorders due to a lack of evidence supporting their presence or relationship to military service.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, as the Veteran's hearing acuity did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board denied higher ratings for urinary incontinence and left ear hearing loss, denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and verruca vulgaris, denied an earlier effective date for tinnitus, but granted TDIU from April 5, 2022.

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

The Board granted readjudication of the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for right ear hearing loss. The left ear hearing loss and tinnitus claims were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory condition, bilateral hearing loss, and an increased initial rating for left knee arthroscopy residuals. The claims for service connection for penile, back, right knee, and left shoulder conditions were remanded.

The Board remands the claim for a VA medical opinion to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed bilateral hearing loss.