Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2020

Effective dates of October 14, 2013 have been granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. An effective date earlier than January 14, 2008 has been denied for persistent depressive disorder.,Secondary service connection for migraines (aggravated by PTSD and tinnitus) and obstructive sleep apnea (aggravated by PTSD) have been granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, but his bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a ratable disability and therefore cannot be granted service connection.

The Board has dismissed all appeals as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including degenerative disc disease with degenerative joint disease, spinal stenosis, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, osteoarthritis of the hips and knees, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus due to lack of evidence showing chronicity in service or continuity of symptomatology. The hearing loss claim is remanded as the VA audiological evaluations did not use the required Maryland CNC test.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and entitlement to service-connected burial benefits, finding that malaria was a contributing factor in his death.

The Veteran's tinnitus is considered service-connected as it was shown to be chronic in service and not due to intercurrent causes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is at least as likely as not incurred during active service and has continued since then, granting his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his in-service acoustic trauma.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to outstanding records and need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. Specifically, additional VA medical opinions are needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder prior to his death in September 2014, as well as the nature and etiology of any claimed aortic valve stenosis and hypertension.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss was granted. A TDIU was also granted. The effective dates for these decisions were determined based on the date of claims or entitlement. An increased rating for PTSD is denied, but a noncompensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is granted.

The reduction in the rating for coronary artery disease from 100% to 60% was proper. The Veteran is granted TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate during this period.

The Veteran's appeal for TMJ service connection was dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal.,Service connection granted for tinnitus, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,Hypertension is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU prior to February 24, 2014, or due solely to a single service-connected disability from February 24, 2014, to January 9, 2017, and after March 1, 2018.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and granted his withdrawal of appeal regarding tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a skin condition. Bilateral hearing loss is attributed to military noise exposure during active duty. Tinnitus began in-service and continues today. The skin condition is presumed to have developed due to Gulf War service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral tinnitus, finding that his current condition is related to in-service noise exposure and not due to any other factors.