Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The veteran withdrew their appeal for all claimed conditions, so the Board dismissed the case.

The veteran's PTSD service connection is granted. However, the effective dates for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as the initial ratings for these conditions, are denied.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied because the evidence showed noncompensable levels of hearing loss.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, back disorder, right and left knee disorders, right and left shoulder disorders, right leg disorder other than a right knee disorder, bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, allergic rhinitis, asthma, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction were granted and remanded. The claims for right and left wrist disorders were dismissed.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher disability ratings and service connection for various conditions, citing incomplete records and the need for further evidentiary development.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss was denied. The claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, a head injury, and mid-back pain with residuals were remanded.

The appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss is remanded. The Board found the VA examination inadequate and ordered a new one.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss disability was denied because the criteria for a compensable rating were not met.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD. The Board needs to obtain additional medical records and conduct new VA examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date earlier than March 3, 2023, for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that the evidence did not show the veteran was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and scrotal pain is denied. Other issues are remanded.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of pseudofolliculitis barbae and compensable ratings for pseudofolliculitis barbae and bilateral hearing loss were denied. However, the veteran was granted an effective date of May 9, 2005, for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded. All other claims are denied.

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

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss because the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability as required by VA regulations.

The veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied, but the claim for tinnitus was remanded for further review.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's right ear hearing loss and a higher rating for their back disability.

The appeal for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss is remanded. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination to determine the current severity of his hearing loss.

The Board denied all claims related to an extraschedular rating for bilateral hearing loss and TDIU.