Hearing loss decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for erectile dysfunction and bilateral hearing loss have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for either condition.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active duty service and the claim for increased rating for left knee osteoarthritis and osteopenia, as well as DDD are being remanded.,The Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis is related to his service-connected left knee osteoarthritis and osteopenia. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disability, diabetes mellitus, type II, and right knee genu recurvatum are also being remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and granted service connection for tinnitus. The Board found that the appellant's current hearing loss did not have its inception during active duty, was not shown to be manifest within one year of separation, and continuity of symptoms is not established. Service connection on a direct basis was also not warranted due to lack of nexus between the currently diagnosed bilateral hearing loss and in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral eye disability and bilateral hearing loss are related to his military service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to an internal inconsistency in a previous VA opinion, and now needs a new medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to his military noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral flatfeet (pes planus), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, all of which are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran requested to withdraw all pending appeals due to his current 100% P&T status effective June 20, 2024.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence.

The Veteran's kidney disability, PTSD, MDD, arthritis of the left and right hips, erectile dysfunction, Parkinson's disease, gout, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and low back disability are all being remanded for further evaluation.,Specifically, the claims for a kidney disability, psychiatric disabilities (PTSD and MDD), arthritis of the hips, erectile dysfunction, Parkinson's disease, gout, ankle disabilities, knee disabilities, and low back disability will be reviewed to determine if service connection can be established.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC eligibility was denied due to the CEAT finding that he did not require personal care services based on his service-connected conditions. The Board has ordered remand to obtain an adequate medical opinion from the CEAT regarding the Veteran's need for personal care and supervision.

The Veteran's PTSD, along with other service-connected conditions such as hearing loss and tinnitus, has resulted in total occupational and social impairment. The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD and also granted TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was evaluated as Level I in both ears, resulting in a noncompensable rating. The Board found the evidence insufficient to warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits are granted effective December 11, 2018. The Board found the Veteran unable to work due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for compensable ratings for right and left knee surgical scars have been withdrawn.,The Veteran is already in receipt of the maximum rating (60%) available under the law for residuals of his total knee replacements.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and thymoma with myasthenia gravis have been denied as there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is at least as likely as not related to in-service noise exposure and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow gainful employment since December 28, 2020, and the Board finds that he is entitled to a TDIU effective from that date.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, headaches, visual impairment, right knee condition, and abdominal pain have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or service connection has not been established.,For the issues of TMJD and left wrist strain, the Board has remanded these cases.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors and incomplete toxic exposure records. The Board will consider the evidence of record at the time of the May 2025 rating decision.