Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he died during the pendency of his appeals for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and skin cancer.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and restored the 10 percent rating for right knee osteoarthritis. The reduction in the evaluation of right knee osteoarthritis was found to be improper.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on housebound status is denied as he does not meet the criteria of having at least one disability rated at 100 percent disabling and another disability or disabilities rated at a combined 60 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to March 13, 2020.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are associated with his in-service noise exposure. The initial ratings of 10% have been assigned.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable from December 2, 2013 to May 8, 2017 due to the combined effect of multiple conditions including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and orthopedic issues.

The Board has remanded the cases due to additional evidence being added to the claims file and the need for further review by the AOJ.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating prior to March 10, 2016, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The current assigned rating is a noncompensable (0%) rating.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to her military service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for service connection of tinnitus and left ear hearing loss, as he withdrew his appeal regarding tinnitus and did not submit a claim for left ear hearing loss within one year after separation from service.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for right ear hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service. The decision is based on the Veteran's competent testimony regarding the onset of these conditions during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude his employability prior to January 1, 2012.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,His left knee and ankle disorders are not found to be related to his military service, with the exception of a right knee disorder that may be secondary to his left knee disorder. The claims for left knee and ankle disorders are remanded for further development.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not found to be related to his military service.,His right knee disorder is also not found to be related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, despite his reported symptoms and educational background.

The Veteran's service connection claim for tinnitus is granted. The initial rating for his right thumb strain is granted at 10 percent, but the higher rating sought is denied. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and a headache disorder, but denied the claims for visual problems including glaucoma and neuralgia. The decision is based on secondary service connection due to a service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are etiologically related to his military service. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible testimony regarding in-service noise exposure and subsequent symptoms.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have onset within one year of his separation from service and is related to military noise exposure. Service connection for tinnitus is granted.