Hearing loss decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss with chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the audiometric test results.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the weight of the evidence is against a finding that the disability was incurred in or caused by service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral flatfoot (pes planus) as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral feet neuropathy, and lung issues.

The application to reconsider the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss was granted due to new and relevant evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for eligibility for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation due to not meeting the legal criteria.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there was no evidence of a current disability or that the conditions were related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a need for additional evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss based on the audiometric results and the application of the rating criteria.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an initial compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae, while remanding the claims for a lumbar disorder, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left knee disorder, and right knee disorder.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and initial rating of various disabilities, including gastrointestinal issues, hearing loss, vertigo, asthma, celiac disease, bronchitis, COPD, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis, due to a need for additional evidence.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining private medical records and updated TERA opinions.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for hearing loss, ED, and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ as the Veteran has already been granted these benefits.

The appeal for service connection for PTSD, a lumbar spine disability, a right knee disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, and migraines was dismissed due to an impermissible concurrent election.

The veteran's appeals for service connection for chronic kidney disease, bilateral hearing loss, and basal cell carcinoma were dismissed due to untimely filing of the appeal requests.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and radiculopathy, left lower extremity (sciatic nerve), while granting service connection for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) strain. The Board also granted a 30 percent rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus to correct an error by the AOJ in satisfying a regulatory duty.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a left ankle condition, a lower back condition, and radiculopathy of both lower extremities as they require further development.

The veteran withdrew all pending appeals, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these issues.