Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but denied it for migraine headaches, while remanding claims for left ankle, right ankle, and cervical spine degenerative arthritis.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical opinion on the Veteran's left ear hearing loss to determine if it is related to service, considering noise exposure and any potential delayed onset of hearing loss.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss to obtain a more comprehensive medical opinion regarding its etiology, specifically addressing delayed onset hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an increased, compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded claims for service connection for cervical strain, left knee disability, and right shoulder disability.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable rating for pre-cancerous melanoma, right eye and service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left ankle pain and instability, an acquired psychiatric disorder, bruxism, and sleep apnea to obtain additional evidence.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, as the evidence did not support a higher rating during the period on review.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and denied a compensable rating for the head scar associated with traumatic brain injury. The claims for increased ratings were remanded due to inadequate examinations.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss to obtain an addendum medical opinion addressing the Veteran's lay statements and contentions regarding delayed onset hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied it for a left ankle sprain. The remaining claims for left and right hip disabilities, as well as lower back strain, were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, a presumptive chronic condition that gradually continued to decline after service.

The Board granted service connection for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, lumbar spine disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran was also granted a 10 percent rating prior to September 5, 2024, and a 30 percent rating thereafter for GERD.

The appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were dismissed due to a procedural defect in the docketing process.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, as well as other benefits including total disability based on individual unemployability and special monthly compensation.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss as the Veteran does not have a current disability as recognized by VA regulation.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss in either ear but granted service connection for bilateral flatfoot (pes planus) as proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected right ankle disability.

The Board denied service connection for acid reflux, back pain, bilateral flat feet, left bunion, right bunion and right toe pain, 'black out frequency', right hip pain, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD as there was no evidence of a current disability or sufficient evidence to support the claim.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error in the previous VA medical opinion.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, and the claim is dismissed.