Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for a headache condition, left ear hearing loss, and right ear hearing loss. The Veteran's tinnitus was rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder was remanded.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for a muscle condition and sensorineural hearing loss due to untimely Notice of Disagreement filings.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to untimely appeals, while remanding the claim for a vestibular disorder (claimed as Meniere's disease) for further development.

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

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 50 percent rating, and the right eyebrow scar is granted a separate 10 percent rating for pain. The other service connection claims are remanded.

The appeal for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed, and the claims for increased evaluations of GERD and scars post esophagectomy were denied or remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss, as the evidence did not support a compensable evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including Graves' disease, hysterectomy, hypothyroidism, loss of smell, bilateral hearing loss, anxiety and depression, and vision condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher initial rating for tinnitus, an earlier effective date for service connection of tinnitus, and service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for sensorineural bilateral hearing loss to ensure compliance with prior remand instructions, as the January 2025 VA medical opinion did not address all required elements.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, and bilateral shin splints as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, insomnia, and generalized anxiety disorder based on the evidence being in at least approximate balance as to whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's in-service experiences.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for peripheral vestibular disorder to obtain an addendum opinion that provides adequate rationale.

The appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD to include major depressive disorder and insomnia disorder, as well as the appeal for TDIU, were dismissed due to previous determinations. The claim for a compensable evaluation for hearing loss was denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to the inability to obtain a VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and denied service connection for left knee disability (patella tendinitis), right knee disability, and an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for back pain, hearing loss, and knee pain as further development is needed to determine their etiology.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board granted service connection for left and right shin splints, a gastrointestinal disability manifested by chronic diarrhea, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding no evidence linking the condition to his time in service.