Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss was granted. The claim for an increased disability rating for bilateral hearing loss was remanded.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of February 10, 1982 for service connection for multiple conditions related to traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an earlier effective date or higher rating for tinnitus. It remanded decisions on service connection for hernia and right shoulder disabilities.

The Board denied all claims, including increased ratings for left knee limitations and service connection for right knee condition and bilateral hearing loss.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for hearing loss was denied. However, the veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for sinusitis.

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

The veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left knee condition, and left lower leg condition was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of October 20, 2021, for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted. The evidence shows the veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment since that date.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus were denied. Other conditions, including left knee, right knee, heart condition, sleep apnea, and back disability, were remanded.

The veteran was granted a 10% rating for lumbar strain and for right and left ankle disabilities since October 24, 2019. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The appeal to reduce the veteran's rating for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed because no actual reduction had occurred, making the appeal premature.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's bilateral hearing loss, finding it noncompensable based on audiometric test results.

The veteran's appeals for service connection for low back disability, headaches, and respiratory disability were dismissed. The appeal for a higher rating for insomnia disorder and compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinea versicolor were granted. The claim for a higher disability rating for anxiety disorder was remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed because the request for higher level review was untimely.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss is remanded due to an inadequate VA examination. The case will be sent back for a new audiological examination.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions and ratings. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for any of the disabilities.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of several disabilities, including hearing loss, heart disability, head trauma, and nasal disability. The Board found that additional medical examinations and nexus opinions are needed to clarify the diagnoses and establish a link to service.

The veteran's prostate cancer is service-connected due to herbicide exposure. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is sent back for more evidence.