Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death before the Board could hear his case. The claims for service connection and TDIU are moot as he died during the pendency of these appeals.

The Veteran's tinnitus was not shown to have manifested within one year of service separation and there is no credible evidence of continuity of symptomatology. The VA examiner found the Veteran's current tinnitus less likely than not related to military noise exposure, while a private audiologist opined it was just as likely as not due to service. As such, service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus was not shown to have manifested within one year of service separation and there is no credible evidence of continuity of symptomatology. The VA examiner found the Veteran's current tinnitus less likely than not related to military noise exposure, while a private audiologist opined it was just as likely as not due to service. As such, service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's period of active service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of tinnitus and brain cancer as they are not eligible to be decided due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back disability, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy are remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for tinnitus due to a lack of consideration of the Veteran's lay statements regarding the onset of his tinnitus during service.

The Veteran's service-connected headaches and tinnitus have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since January 9, 2002. A TDIU is granted effective from April 8, 2016.

The Veteran's appeal includes a claim for TDIU as it was raised during the appeal period of his claims for increased ratings and is, therefore, a component of the appeal.,An effective date prior to May 13, 2012, for the grant of service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, OCD with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), a right knee disability, tinnitus, and neurological conditions affecting the legs and feet are all granted. The claim for service connection of low back disability is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to incomplete information about his employment and education history. The Board requests additional records from the VistA Imaging system, asks for a completed VA Form 21-8940, and will readjudicate the case.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability and tinnitus are found to have begun during active service.,Service connection is granted for left ear hearing loss disability and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations, consideration of new evidence, and further development.

The Board has decided that the claim for service connection for tinnitus should be remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee disabilities and tinnitus, as well as reopened previously denied claims. Service connection is established on a presumptive basis due to the Veteran's reported symptoms since service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the case for further development regarding bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no current diagnosis of these conditions.,The Board also found that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's preexisting conditions were aggravated by his in-service noise exposure. The decision also acknowledges the Veteran's credible testimony of in-service acoustic trauma.

The Veteran's unemployability due to his service-connected PTSD and other disabilities has been recognized, leading to the grant of special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114 (s)(1).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, GERD, diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, tinnitus, and bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathies, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. His TDIU is granted.