Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids, eczema, and bilateral hearing loss as the evidence did not support a compensable rating under applicable criteria.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for a left ear hearing loss disability and remanded the claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as there was no evidence of a current disability that warranted higher ratings or service connection.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and a higher initial rating due to an error in providing notice of the right to a hearing.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss to ensure a TERA examination and medical opinion are provided, as required by the PACT Act.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of evidence supporting a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board dismissed the veteran's claims for service connection for coronary atherosclerosis and chronic ischemic heart disease, hearing loss, and tinnitus due to an impermissible concurrent election of review options under the Appeals Modernization Act.

The Board denied service connection for obesity and bilateral hearing loss, and remanded claims for hyperlipidemia, diabetes, GERD, hypertension, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, right knee disability, and right ankle disability due to secondary causes.

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

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

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for hypertension and the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss were denied.

The Board remands the appeal for additional development due to non-substantial compliance with previous remand instructions.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the intermediate rate between the (m) and (n) rates based on his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, as well as a compensable evaluation for left knee scars.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence to support a link between the conditions and the Veteran's military service. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea was remanded for further development.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for left ear hearing loss, granted reinstatement of a 10 percent disability rating for hypertension, and denied a compensable disability rating for dry skin of the hands. The Board also denied increased ratings for left knee strain resulting in limited flexion and extension.

The Veteran's service connection for hypertension was granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand, while the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, chronic sinusitis, and other conditions were denied or remanded.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding a link to in-service noise exposure.

The veteran withdrew his appeal to readjudicate the claim of service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for service-connected bilateral hearing loss and an effective date prior to May 13, 2022, for the 40 percent rating.