Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the claim for anxiety due to military sexual trauma (claimed as chest pain and pressure). The decision is binding only with respect to the specific issues decided.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and migraines, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his active duty service and are related to such. The Board also found that the Veteran's migraines were aggravated by service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted TDIU effective May 1, 2013.

Service connection is granted for sarcoidosis. The cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for sleep apnea, increased ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis and residuals of a fracture of the left distal tibia and fibula with varus deformity and left ankle fracture with limitation of motion and left knee condition with arthritis, as well as an increase in rating for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity. The appeal seeking SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance was granted.

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 Veteran reported exposure to noise during service as a machinist mate/machinery technician onboard ships.

The Veteran's tinnitus and erectile dysfunction have been granted service connection as they are found to be related to his military service.,Both conditions were not directly caused by the Veteran's service, but rather are considered to be a result of in-service noise exposure for tinnitus and no direct evidence linking ED to service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal. No new evidence was presented, nor did he file a claim after June 20, 2018.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence of unemployability, and referred it for consideration under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b).

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions did not manifest in service or within one year thereafter and are not otherwise causally related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for MDD has been reopened, with the Board finding that new and material evidence has been received to support this claim.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has also been reopened, with the Board finding that new and material evidence has been received to support this claim.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as he did not meet the criteria for additional VR&E benefits, other than employment services, to include a master's degree in pursuit of a career as a PA.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and lymphoma due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's bilateral tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's left eye disorder, including macular scar, glaucomatous atrophy, cataract, and intraocular lens, is denied as not related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss due to procedural issues, including a failure to perfect an appeal. The Veteran's statements regarding his hearing loss will be considered in a new examination.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service noise exposure. The decision on bilateral hearing loss remains pending as a remand was ordered.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions preexisted his active duty and were not aggravated by it.

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

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as secondary to service-connected right ear hearing loss. The rating for his right ear hearing loss remains unchanged, and the issue of left ear hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service. The decision is based on the Veteran's exposure to loud noise during active duty and National Guard training.