Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning and bases in its decision, specifically regarding whether an earlier effective date for a higher rating is warranted. The Veteran's hearing loss symptoms have worsened since his last examination, but further medical opinion is needed to assess the severity of his condition prior to November 15, 2022.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for right shoulder impingement syndrome and a 20 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss from March 6, 2020.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss to ensure compliance with prior remand directives, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining outstanding private medical records.

The Board denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to January 28, 2020, and a rating higher than 20 percent from that date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss was denied. The claim for left ear hearing loss was remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for traumatic brain injury was remanded due to missing medical records and the need for an updated examination. Special monthly compensation for aid and attendance was granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating and TDIU was remanded. The Board needs more medical records and examinations to decide.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a psychiatric disorder, and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional disability in the form of a psychiatric disorder claimed as due to medication prescribed by VA, to obtain potentially outstanding Vet Center records.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The decision was based on audiological examination results showing noncompensable hearing loss.

The Board remanded the case to obtain a VA opinion that addresses relevant evidence regarding left ear hearing loss.

The Board vacated its previous decision and remanded the appeal for further review of new evidence. The Veteran's claims for various conditions and ratings will be re-evaluated.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus to obtain additional evidence, including updated medical records and a new VA examination.

The Board remanded all issues related to service connection for the veteran's back, neck, left hip, left knee, and left ear hearing loss disabilities. The decision was based on inadequate VA examinations and the need for additional evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to November [REDACTED], 2019. The decision was based on evidence showing that the veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the veteran's bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not support a compensable rating.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted. The claim for gout was withdrawn, and the TDIU claim was remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for right knee, left knee, neck, and skin disorders were denied. The claim for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was remanded.

The appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss is remanded to ensure the veteran was notified of their right to a pre-decisional hearing.

Service connection for squamous cell carcinoma, right tonsil is denied. Other issues are remanded for further review.