Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to February 21, 2020, for a 100% combined rating. The evidence did not support a higher rating before that date.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's bilateral hearing loss because the evidence showed the hearing loss was not severe enough to qualify for a compensable rating.

The veteran is granted TDIU from January 11, 2019, to January 10, 2021, but the appeal for TDIU from January 11, 2021, is dismissed as moot.

Service connection for the veteran's left knee conditions was denied. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and lumbar spine disability were remanded for further review.

The veteran is granted an effective date of November 1, 2008 for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board remanded the case to obtain missing VA medical records related to the veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Board remanded the claims for service-connection for hearing loss and heart attack. The Veteran will undergo VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his active service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer was remanded. The veteran was granted an increased rating of 50 percent for unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, but denied increases for diabetes and upper extremity neuropathy. Increased ratings were granted for lower extremity neuropathy.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The claim for a respiratory disorder, including asthma, was remanded for further examination.

The Board granted service connection for both tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that these conditions began during the veteran's service in the Air Force.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that both conditions are at least as likely as not related to noise exposure during active military service.

The appeal for revision of the June 2005 rating decision based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) was dismissed because the surviving spouse is not a proper claimant under the relevant law.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus was granted. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was remanded for further action.

The Board remanded all issues related to the veteran's ratings for various disabilities and TDIU. The Board could not consider certain evidence due to timing rules but will allow the AOJ to consider it.

The appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss is remanded. The Board needs more information to decide if the veteran's hearing loss is related to their military service.

The veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected coronary artery disease, effective June 8, 2021.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's right ankle condition, left ankle condition, and bilateral hearing loss. The evidence did not show a medical nexus between these conditions and the veteran's reported in-service injuries or events.

The veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss and an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss was denied. The claims for service connection for neck, shoulder, and arm conditions were remanded.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a non-painful scar of the left hand was granted with an effective date of March 30, 2020. The veteran's claims for readjudication of bilateral hearing loss and other conditions were remanded.

The veteran was granted a 40% rating for radiculopathy in both lower extremities and TDIU. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied.