Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Veteran's service connection for a cervical spine disability was granted, while other claims for increased ratings were denied.

The Board denied all claims for increased ratings, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the current and historical severity of the Veteran's conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss, and remanded claims for left ear hearing loss and degenerative arthritis of the left hand.

The Veteran's service connection for bilateral hearing loss was granted, while claims for other conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches, a heart disorder, hypertension, irritable colon syndrome, kidney removal, kidney cancer, liver disorder, lung disorder, renal disease, sleep apnea, stomach disorder, and stress disorder were denied.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, and tension headaches as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss based on the results of a February 2023 VA examination.

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

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes, right knee disability, and bilateral hearing loss to obtain additional evidence and ensure compliance with VA's duty to assist.

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

The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss and remanded the claims for right ear hearing loss and lower back injury due to insufficient evidence.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and dismissed the appeal for tinnitus as moot. Several claims were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss and remanded the claims for right ear hearing loss and lower back injury due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, right ear condition, and right ear hearing loss due to insufficient evidence of total occupational and social impairment or a compensable level of symptoms.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss based on audiometric data showing Level II hearing in both ears, which does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims for left ear hearing loss and right ear hearing loss.

The appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with anxiety disorder and an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss were denied, while a total disability rating based on individual unemployability was granted effective December 4, 2014.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims for a respiratory disability and heart disability for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's appeals for timely filing of his appeal requests, dismissing the attempted appeals.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and remanded claims for left ear hearing loss, arthritis, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.