Hearing loss decisions — 2026

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder in early remission is rated at 50 percent, and his right ear hearing loss is rated at 10 percent. Both conditions are denied for higher ratings.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions are inadequate and remands the case for further clarification on whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities have caused or aggravated his obstructive sleep apnea, including obesity.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service connection due to in-service noise exposure.,The Veteran's right lower extremity and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are granted as service connection due to presumed herbicide exposure (Agent Orange).,The Veteran's right upper extremity and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy are granted as service connection due to presumed herbicide exposure (Agent Orange).

The Board dismissed the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied the claim for service connection for tinnitus.

An initial rating of 10 percent for hearing loss has been granted.,The issue of service connection for sleep apnea, secondary to service-connected pes planus with plantar fasciitis, is remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as it did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year after separation from service, there was no continuity of symptomatology from service to diagnosis, and the evidence does not support a nexus between his in-service noise exposure and current hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that he did not have a current disability during the review period.,The appeal to sever service connection for bilateral toe onychomycosis was dismissed as there were no specific errors of fact or law at issue.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 0 percent for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and the Board has ordered remand for further action on his service connection claim for a bilateral eye disability.

The appeal for service connection of right and left knee disorders, as well as evaluations for left ear hearing loss, right shoulder, and left shoulder has been dismissed.,The appeals for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) claimed as chronic tiredness, disability claimed as frequent sickness due to burn pits, and sleep apnea and sleep difficulties have also been dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection regarding bilateral hearing loss and a left lower extremity disability has been dismissed due to the appellant requesting withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is denied as not related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and work history, leading to a TDIU rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right shoulder disorder, low back disorder, psychiatric disorder, and eye disorder. The evidence did not meet the criteria for service connection as there was no current disability found.

The Board found that the reduction in VA disability compensation for the purpose of recouping military drill pay for 16 days during FY 2019 was proper, and denied the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's statements concerning experiencing these conditions since his in-service noise exposure are credible and consistent with the circumstances of his service. The Board resolved the benefit of doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that his current bilateral tinnitus was causally related to noise exposure during active service.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied due to a lack of evidence demonstrating a current disability for VA purposes within one year after separation from service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was also denied due to the lack of persuasive evidence supporting a higher rating.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and a compensable initial disability rating, finding no evidence of intent to file prior claims or entitlement before November 29, 2012.