Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2024

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not support a link between current tinnitus and service. The Veteran's assertions of in-service noise exposure were not supported by contemporaneous medical records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for bilateral tinnitus before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that it likely started during his military service due to noise exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right arm bicep strain, tinnitus, and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is rated at 100 percent, and he has additional disabilities independently ratable at or above 60 percent. The Board granted SMC at the housebound rate based on his service-connected conditions. However, the claim for SMC(k) related to erectile dysfunction caused by medication for major depressive disorder was remanded due to insufficient medical evidence.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's tinnitus began during her active service and granted service connection for it. The bilateral eye disability issue is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for service-connected left ear hearing loss and tinnitus have been dismissed due to the appellant's request for withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were dismissed due to a procedural defect in the filing of their appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the issues of bilateral hearing loss, bilateral otosclerosis, and tinnitus was dismissed as his request to file a VA Form 10182 was not timely.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the Veteran's attorney requested an extension for filing a Notice of Disagreement (NOD) due to COVID-19, and this request has been granted.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The right knee disability and bilateral hearing loss cases are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's left ankle sprain, right knee chondromalacia, and tinnitus are all granted service connection as they are directly related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss due to lack of evidence showing a link between the condition and service. Service connection was granted for tinnitus, with the decision finding that the Veteran's current tinnitus is at least as likely as not related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of tinnitus has been dismissed due to their death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection due to the Board finding that it began during active duty and has persisted since then, despite conflicting medical opinions.,Service connection for a neck disability is denied because there was no in-service injury or disease. The Veteran did not report symptoms until after separation from service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no medical nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's combined rating of 90 percent based on past-due benefits granted in May 2024 is denied as the criteria for a higher rating have not been met.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that his current diagnosis of tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure and granting the benefit of doubt.