Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for tinnitus was denied. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was also denied. Claims for hypertension, migraine headaches, and lower back disability were remanded.

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

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of hearing loss, tinnitus, psychiatric disorder, back disorder, nose disorder, and sinus disorder due to inadequate VA examinations.

The appeal for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss has been remanded. The Board needs to correct a duty-to-assist error and schedule another VA examination.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. Service connection for hearing loss and a left foot condition is denied. The claim for a right foot condition is remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Claims for bilateral foot disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability were denied. Claims for bilateral hearing loss disability, left wrist disability, right wrist disability, and sleep apnea were remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to new and relevant evidence. The veteran will receive a hearing notice, new medical examinations, and readjudication of their conditions.