Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus. The Board found that a new medical opinion is necessary to assess the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions except for the penile condition, which was remanded.

The Board remanded the case for further examination to determine if the veteran's bilateral hearing loss is service-connected.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted. The claims for right ankle condition, left ankle condition, right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, and left hand carpal tunnel syndrome were remanded.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to a single service-connected disability was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss because new and relevant evidence was not received.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus. The Board found that the VA examination was inadequate and ordered a new examination.

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

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered with new evidence.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss and service connection for left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for multiple conditions, including PTSD and diabetes, was granted. The character of the Veteran's discharge from service does not bar VA benefits.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's case will be reviewed again with additional evidence considered.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss because the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hearing loss that meets VA's criteria.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus was granted. Other claims, including those for hearing loss and various numbness/tingling issues, were remanded for further action.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate. The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing that the service-connected disabilities rendered the veteran helpless enough to require regular aid and attendance.

The veteran's increased rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) to 60 percent from September 14, 2018 to October 14, 2019 is granted. An earlier effective date of September 14, 2018 for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status is also granted.

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

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen claims for COPD, GERD, back disability, bilateral hearing loss, headaches, and PTSD because new and relevant evidence was not received.