Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, but remanded claims for a higher rating for the right foot and left knee, as well as service connection for anxiety disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to his current condition. The right knee and hearing loss claims were remanded due to outstanding records and a need for additional medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and denied the claims for sinusitis, an increased rating for hypertension, SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ, and other issues. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, an initial compensable rating for inguinal hernia, a compensable rating for scar due to right hernia repair, and referral of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as there was no sufficient evidence of hearing loss for VA purposes.

The Board grants service connection for bilateral hearing loss based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's hearing loss began during active service and is related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, while remanding the claims for increased ratings for right knee degenerative arthritis, left knee trauma residuals with anterior cruciate ligament laxity and degenerative changes, and left knee degenerative arthritis and instability.

The Board grants service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea, but denied a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss due to the absence of a current disability. The claims for left ear hearing loss and vertigo were remanded for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and an increased rating, finding no evidence of a current disability or sufficient in-service incurrence to support these claims.

The Board granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, finding it to be etiologically related to the Veteran's active military service.

The appeal for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss was dismissed due to an improper concurrent election.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability due to the lack of current evidence supporting a diagnosis and the Veteran's failure to appear for a scheduled VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss as the Veteran does not have a current disability as recognized by VA regulation.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, and headaches due to a need for additional development of the record.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not support a link between his hearing issues and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's bilateral hearing loss, finding that the most probative evidence showed it was not incurred in or caused by service.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for hearing loss in the right ear. The Veteran's case will be reviewed again with additional medical evidence.

The veteran was granted a 30% rating for IBS and right ovarian endometrioma. Service connection was granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral fallopian tube scars as secondary conditions. Service connection for eyesight disability and bilateral hearing loss was denied. The issues of service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability, and TDIU were remanded.