Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss due to a lack of evidence supporting a diagnosis meeting VA criteria.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss based on the audiometric test results that did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claim for a bilateral hearing loss disability due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a pre-decisional error in the August 2023 VA examination report.

The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the service connection claims for prostate cancer, kidney cancer, cervical spine disability, thoracolumbar spine disability, right hip disability, and left hip disability.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and remanded the claims for lower back strain and sleep condition, to include insomnia disorder.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as a symptom of bilateral hearing loss due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the relationship between in-service noise exposure and current hearing loss.

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

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a need for an administrative decision on the character of discharge from the Veteran's second period of active service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claim for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims for gastroenteritis, left ankle disorder, and left knee disorder due to a need for additional medical evidence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all listed conditions, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these matters.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension and remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, chest injury, kidney disease, and a compensable rating for dermatophytosis due to pre-decisional failure of the duty to assist.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss based on new and relevant evidence that was not previously part of the record.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for the dismissal of previously granted conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss based on the results of multiple VA examinations and audiometric testing.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including cervical spine disorder, upper extremity radiculopathy, hand and thumb joint pain, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss, and pes planus. However, the claim for tinnitus was granted.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's in-service noise exposure.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss as the evidence did not support a finding that it had its onset in service or manifested to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period.

The Board remands the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss to ensure compliance with previous remand directives, including obtaining missing VA audiology treatment records and a more comprehensive medical opinion.