Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's right ear hearing loss, finding that the evidence shows a relationship between the disability and an in-service injury.

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 70% from June 10, 2020. The veteran also received a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied because the evidence did not meet the criteria for such a rating.

The veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not show a relationship between the hearing loss and the veteran's period of active service.

The veteran's claim for PTSD was granted. Other claims, including obstructive sleep apnea and TBI residuals, were remanded for further review.

The veteran was granted service connection for left knee and hip conditions secondary to a service-connected back condition. The veteran's request for an increased rating for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, as well as earlier effective dates for these conditions, were denied.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's right ear hearing loss, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the veteran.

The veteran's service connection for headaches and obstructive sleep apnea was granted. The veteran's request for higher ratings for PTSD, CAD, and various forms of arthritis, as well as a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, were denied. However, the veteran was granted TDIU and an effective date for DEA.

The appeals for bilateral hearing loss and Bartholin's abscess were dismissed as withdrawn. Service connection was denied for anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, and right wrist sprain.

The Board remanded the case to obtain new evidence and conduct a VA examination to determine if the veteran has a hearing loss disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a higher rating for tinnitus were denied.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's bilateral hearing loss, finding no evidence that it began during service or is related to an in-service injury or disease.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is granted.

All appeals were dismissed because the veteran did not file timely notices of disagreement.

The Veteran's rating for bilateral hearing loss was improperly reduced and has been restored to 40 percent.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of bilateral hearing loss because an adequate medical opinion was not obtained. The Veteran will receive a new VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for a stomach condition.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection and increased ratings for bilateral ankle disabilities and hearing loss. The Veteran will undergo further examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been granted. The Board found that the Veteran's hearing loss is due to noise exposure in service.