Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and diabetes, precluded him from obtaining and maintaining any form of gainful employment. The Board granted the TDIU claim based on this finding.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is as likely as not related to an injury sustained during his active service, and therefore grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether these conditions are related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to noise exposure during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, but remanded for further examination to determine if his acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service or his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran has withdrawn his petitions to reopen the previously denied claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since July 1, 2014.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection, with an effective date of October 29, 2018. The claim for a higher rating for the back disability has been denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that her current tinnitus is as likely as not related to noise exposure experienced during her active service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD and diabetes mellitus, resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance due to his physical incapacity. The Board found that he met the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for additional special monthly compensation (SMC).

The Veteran's tinnitus and coronary artery disease (CAD) are granted service connection, with the latter being presumed due to herbicide exposure at Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including low back pain, depression, anxiety disorder, and tinnitus, have prevented her from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment since March 23, 2019.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection. The Board also found that the Veteran's right knee and left knee disabilities warrant remand for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The cases of a back disability, headache disability (migraines), and respiratory condition are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in approximate balance as to whether these conditions are related to active service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The decision on bilateral hearing loss remains pending and remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral ankle and knee disabilities, as well as tinnitus, have been granted. However, the right knee instability and strain with patellofemoral pain syndrome are remanded for further examination.,Service connection has also been granted for TBI, but a new VA examination is needed to determine if there are current manifestations of this condition.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU rating for the period from July 1, 2016 to August 31, 2018. For the periods prior to and after this date, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the criteria for a TDIU.