Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss based on the evidence of record, which showed no worse than Level II and I hearing acuity in both ears.

The appeal for earlier effective dates and increased ratings was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, including the need for additional evidence and an addendum medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claim for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's migraines are granted a non-initial compensable rating, while his left ear hearing loss is denied. The claims for service connection for bilateral hip arthritis and frequent urination are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and remanded the remaining issues to obtain additional evidence, including medical records and opinions.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's residual infection of the right hand and remanded issues related to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right foot fungal dermatitis, and left thumb strain.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability, left and right shin splints, back, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities as the evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities related to service.

The Board denied a compensable disability evaluation for the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss based on the results of an audiological examination and the application of VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for tinnitus, right hand frostbite, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep apnea were dismissed due to untimely filings.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for eczema and bilateral hearing loss disability, and remanded the claims for service connection for kidney complex cysts, right wrist disability, and trigeminal neuralgia.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus but denied it for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Veteran withdrew all claims and appeals, leading to the dismissal of the issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an allowance for an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment due to a lack of service-connected disabilities meeting the criteria necessary for such benefits.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss to obtain a new VA examination and verify periods of active duty.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and denied service connection for hearing loss.

The Board remands all of the Veteran's claims for further development, including obtaining complete service records, Social Security Administration records, and VA examination and medical records.

The Board granted service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.