Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The veteran's claims for service connection for several conditions, including gout and arthritis, were granted based on new evidence. The claim for an increased rating for right ear hearing loss was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's bilateral hearing loss, stating that it was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for service-connected bilateral hearing loss and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) due to deficiencies in VA's duty to assist.

The veteran's effective date for a 70% rating for PTSD with TBI was granted as of September 16, 2012. Other issues were remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran is granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for cervical spine degenerative disc disease and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to May 31, 2016.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left and right breast fibroadenomas, vertigo, hallux valgus (bunions), residuals of a right femur stress fracture, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and bilateral hearing loss disability due to incomplete information regarding her exposure during service.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed because it was based on a ministerial decision. The appeal for a higher rating for tinnitus was denied because the maximum schedular evaluation has already been assigned.

The veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for hypertension and bilateral hearing loss were denied. The veteran withdrew the appeal for a higher rating for PTSD and service connection for migraine headaches. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea was remanded.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and lower back condition were denied. The claims for psychiatric disorder, MVT, rhinitis, and sleep apnea were remanded.

The appeal for an increased rating for tinnitus was dismissed because the veteran did not file a timely notice of disagreement. The claim for service connection for hearing loss was also dismissed as it was filed on the wrong form.

The veteran's rating for bilateral hearing loss was restored to 30 percent, effective January 31, 2024. The issue of an increased rating beyond 30 percent was sent back for further review.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The claims for higher ratings for knee disabilities were remanded for further examination.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss because the evidence did not show a current disability to the extent required by VA regulations.

The veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The veteran was granted a 10% rating for IBS. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been granted. The Board found that the Veteran's hearing loss is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss were granted. The right ear hearing loss was connected directly to military noise exposure, while the left ear hearing loss was deemed aggravated by service.

The VA improperly reduced the veteran's disability rating for bilateral hearing loss. The original 60% rating has been restored effective March 17, 2016.

The appeal for service connection of right ear 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's disability rating for bilateral hearing loss was restored to 80% effective March 1, 2023.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for hypertension and TDIU was denied. The claim for PTSD was remanded.