Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The decision on bilateral hearing loss is based on a lack of evidence showing that the condition began during service or was related to an in-service injury, while the tinnitus claim is dismissed as there was no new claim submitted after the June 2019 rating decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate opinions in the VA examination report. The claims are pending further development.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection effective August 31, 2020.,An initial disability rating of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss has also been granted.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and active military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including asbestosis and related respiratory conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since October 22, 2012. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective from October 22, 2012.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is present during his active service and continuing to this day.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion regarding service connection for right ear hearing loss. The Veteran's claims for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted, but his claim for right ear hearing loss remains pending.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss but granted service connection for tinnitus. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service noise exposure and credible assertions of current symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the issue of service connection for right ear hearing loss due to a pre-decisional error in the October 2017 VA audiology exam.

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

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus have been granted. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the inadequacy of the April 2021 VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease and multiple myeloma, both presumed to be related to exposure to tactical herbicide agents during service. The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were not found to be related to his service.,Service connection was denied for all four conditions: ischemic heart disease, multiple myeloma, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of submucous resection for deviated nasal septum, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a right knee disorder, which is now granted.,Service connection for tinnitus has been established.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine if she was eligible for concurrent receipt of military retired pay and VA disability compensation, which would affect the withholding of her VA compensation benefits.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status has been denied as he does not meet the criteria due to his ability to go out when he wishes, lack of blindness or residence in a nursing home, and inability to require regular aid and assistance.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for hearing loss and tinnitus as there was no proper notice of a VA examination sent to the Veteran's current address in Roseville, California.

The Board has dismissed the appeals due to a procedural issue and is now remanding for further development, including issuing an SOC.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and a low back disorder due to new evidence received since the October 2018 statement of the case. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for tinnitus as her current condition is not related to service, but her claim for a low back disorder must be remanded for further development.