Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The appeal for a compensable rating for hypertension was denied, and the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed. The claims for higher ratings and service connection for heart disease, atrial fibrillation, and tinnitus were remanded.

The Board denied readjudication of the service connection claim for hearing loss as there was no new and relevant evidence to warrant a review.

The Board denied a compensable initial evaluation for service-connected bilateral hearing loss and remanded claims for service connection for insomnia and sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss for VA purposes.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, and remanded the claim for obstructive sleep apnea.

The appeal for service connection for treatment purposes only for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and left ankle disability with Achilles tendonitis was granted prior to the decision, thus these claims are dismissed as they no longer remain in appellate status.

The appeal concerning entitlement to service connection for PTSD was dismissed, and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The chronic cough claim was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and sinusitis, or other non-specific respiratory disability. It granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's status-post left ankle fracture with Achilles calcaneal enthesitis.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence was at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's hearing loss is related to his military service.

The appeal for service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and duodenal ulcer was dismissed due to procedural defects. The appeal for skin cancer was denied as there is no competent evidence linking the condition to herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss based on audiometric findings.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as there is no evidence of a nexus between the condition and her military service.

The Veteran's service connection for tinnitus was granted, but an earlier effective date and a compensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss were denied.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss, and remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychological disorder, athlete's foot onychomycosis, tinea pedis, left knee strain, and right knee pain.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU, as well as other benefits, due to insufficient evidence of total occupational and social impairment or other severe symptoms.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims for hearing loss and an ear disability other than hearing loss or tinnitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as the evidence did not support a finding that his current disability was incurred in or aggravated by active duty.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus before the Board's decision was promulgated.

The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss and remanded claims for right shoulder disability, low back disorder, eczema, and right ear hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, as the evidence showed that his hearing acuity was no worse than Level I in both ears throughout the appeal period.