Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded to provide the Veteran with notice of his right to participate in a pre-decisional hearing.

The Board remands the claim for a medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's ear drainage, inflammation, and headaches are caused or aggravated by his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The appeal for service connection for an eye disability and a bilateral hearing loss disability was withdrawn by the appellant's authorized representative before the Board promulgated a decision.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an enlarged prostate, diagnosed as benign prostatic hypertrophy.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to May 24, 2024, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter.

The Board remands the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to an inadequate VA examination report.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection and TDIU, as well as initial ratings in excess of 50 percent for sleep apnea, a compensable rating for hypertension, and increased ratings for various other disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for several conditions, including ADHD, right ear hearing loss, G6PD deficiency, intestinal disability, eye disability, and others. However, the Board has granted service connection for cervical spine arthritis.

The Board remands the case to schedule a new VA audiology examination to reassess the current severity of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury and bilateral hearing loss, but granted earlier effective dates for a 40 percent rating for low back disability and for service connection for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board restored the 50 percent rating for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and granted a 60 percent rating for urinary frequency effective September 19, 2023.

The Board granted a compensable initial evaluation for prostate cancer residuals and an acquired psychiatric disorder, but denied increased ratings for tinnitus, TBI, and other conditions. Effective dates were also granted for the grant of service connection for certain disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to an inadequate VA examination and a need to verify the Veteran's Reserve service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus as secondary to a service-connected peripheral vestibular disorder but denied service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Board denied an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issue of service connection for dizziness and lack of balance as secondary to bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, but remanded the claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for depressive disorder.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, a lung condition, and a dental disorder for VA compensation purposes due to the lack of evidence supporting these claims. The claims for other disabilities were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claim for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for tinnitus and hearing loss to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for adjudication on the merits.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as they were not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during active service.