Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss was denied, but the claim for right ear hearing loss was granted.

The Board denied the veteran's request for a rating higher than 20% for bilateral hearing loss. The decision was based on audiometric evaluations and VA regulations.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence does not support a causal relationship to military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss because the veteran did not have a current disability of bilateral hearing loss and there was no recent diagnosis prior to filing the claim.

The appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss is remanded to obtain an adequate VA examination.

The veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The claim for service connection for a left knee disability was remanded for further examination.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right hip disability, and bilateral knee disability because the evidence did not show a current disability or a link to service.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability evaluation for service-connected bilateral hearing loss was denied. The claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder, anxiety, and PTSD, was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus was granted, but the claim for right ear hearing loss was denied.

The Board denied service connection for back pain, tinnitus, hypertension, and bilateral foot pain. It also denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's right ear hearing loss, finding that the evidence supports a finding that the condition was incurred in service and has continued since separation.

The veteran's appeal for service connection of multiple conditions was dismissed because the veteran withdrew her appeal.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus because the evidence did not support a link to military service.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's bilateral hearing loss, finding that it was at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's claims for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy sciatica, and knee strains were granted as secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine condition. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied. Other conditions were remanded.

The veteran's service-connected migraine headaches have prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation since October 2, 2019. Therefore, the Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective from that date.

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 Board denied the veteran's claim for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss because the evidence showed that the hearing loss was noncompensable.