Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as there was no evidence that the condition began during active service or is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between the condition and the Veteran's active service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claim for further development. The appeals for insomnia and a right knee disability were dismissed, while Parkinson's disease was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, neck disability, hearing loss, and migraine headaches, but remanded the claim for tinnitus.

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

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for a right pinky disability and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied higher ratings for the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, but granted an effective date of June 15, 2022, and July 15, 2024, for increased ratings.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and sleep apnea as it was less likely than not that the Veteran's conditions were incurred in or caused by his active service, or by his service-connected tinnitus.

The Board granted a maximum disability rating of 100 percent for bilateral hearing loss based on the Veteran's hearing acuity in each ear at its worst, which was Level XI.

The Board remands the claims for a low back disorder, sinusitis, and left ear hearing loss as there has not been substantial compliance with the mandates of the previous remand order.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, asthma, and obstructive sleep apnea to ensure compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including right hip disorder, genitourinary disorders, loss of sense of smell, and others, finding no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service or toxic exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, as the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a rating of 70 percent prior to October 2, 2023, but denied an increase from that date. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss had its rating improperly reduced and was reinstated at 60 percent effective January 1, 2022. TDIU was granted.

The Board remands the appeal for an adequate medical opinion to determine the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied a compensable evaluation for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for depressive disorder with alcohol dependence, but granted a 30 percent evaluation for cluster headaches.

The Board granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted a 10 percent rating, while his dental condition is denied a compensable rating. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded.