Hearing loss decisions — 2026

The Veteran's hypertension and bilateral hearing loss were found to not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations. The Board denied both claims.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of hearing loss and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities due to duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered with additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions are being remanded due to the need for further development and clarification of his military service records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss for VA compensation purposes, and therefore service connection is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities were not of such severity to prevent him from securing or following any substantially gainful occupation, and his TDIU claim was denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities, including a cervical spine disability and multiple limb nerve impairments, were denied. The Board found the evidence did not support service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and right ear hearing loss are being remanded due to inadequate VA opinions. The claim for left ear hearing loss remains denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that these conditions are related to noise exposure during his active military service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased evaluations on multiple knee conditions and bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and allergic rhinitis have been granted with effective dates of February 16, 2023, and August 10, 2022 respectively. The remaining claims are denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that his current hearing loss is at least as likely as not related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence.,Service connection has been established for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, with both conditions related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were dismissed as untimely.

The appeal regarding bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. The appeals for a right foot disability, basil cell carcinoma, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity are remanded.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of scars, right upper arm. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and rhinitis were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability meeting VA criteria. The claim for residuals, status post right elbow olecranon bursitis was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left knee disabilities, as well as IBS. Bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, left Achilles tendon injury/contusion prior to May 23, 2025, and right foot hallux valgus (right foot bunion) prior to May 23, 2025 were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and chronic prostatitis due to a lack of adequate medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran is also requested to provide evidence of toxic exposure at Yuma Proving Grounds.

The Veteran's death was due to a service-connected disability, and the appellant is recognized as his surviving spouse for VA death benefits.,DIC benefits are granted because the cause of death (hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease) was related to a service-connected disability.