Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not show that the veteran's disabilities precluded him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development and need for a new VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for total disability due to individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to September 11, 2018, stating that the veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment during that period.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to February 7, 2013, because the evidence showed the veteran was able to maintain full-time employment during that period.

The veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for the periods from May 24, 2013 to August 31, 2015 and from May 24, 2013 to present. Additionally, special monthly compensation (SMC) for housebound status was granted.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings and service connection was dismissed because the Veteran withdrew all claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss because there is no evidence of a current disability.

The appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher ratings for hypertension and hypothyroidism were denied. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was granted, but other conditions were remanded.

The veteran was granted a 10% disability rating for hypertension. The claim for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed because it was withdrawn. Service connection for skin and neuropathy disabilities is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus has been granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Board found that a medical opinion on whether these conditions were caused or aggravated by service-connected hepatitis C was missing.

The veteran was granted service connection for several conditions, including unspecified depressive disorder rated at 70%, tinnitus, headaches, hypertension, left and right knee conditions, and total disability due to individual unemployability (TDIU). The claim for an earlier effective date for the depressive disorder and service connection for hearing loss were denied. Claims for GERD, bilateral eye condition, COPD, and lower back disability were remanded.

The appeal for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed because the veteran did not submit timely and complete forms.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to missing VA treatment records.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher evaluations of service-connected lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, right knee patellar tendinitis, and bilateral hearing loss.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The claims for service connection for cervical and thoracolumbar spine disabilities were remanded.

The Board denied all claims for increased ratings due to the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled VA examinations and lack of good cause.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss because the evidence did not show a current diagnosis of this condition.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus were granted due to new and relevant evidence showing a link to acoustic trauma during service.