Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted as service connected. The decision on bilateral hearing loss is remanded for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his military service and have persisted since separation. The decision is based on the Veteran's lay statements regarding the onset of his tinnitus in service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's right eye disability claim is denied as there is no current evidence of a right eye disability.,The Veteran's tuberculosis claim is denied as he does not have a current tuberculosis disability.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities was denied. The evidence did not substantiate a reasonable possibility that the Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The Veteran's PTSD remains at a 50 percent rating, but the Board finds that he does not meet the criteria for an increased rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current tinnitus and his military service. The Board noted that while the Veteran reported hearing loss symptoms after service, these were not documented in service records or within one year post-service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for right ear hearing loss due to a lack of adequate medical opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the condition originated during active service and is related to noise exposure while serving as a combat engineer.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of all issues related to service connection for the listed conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so incapable of performing the activities of daily living that he requires care or assistance on a regular basis to protect him from hazards or dangers incident to his daily environment. The Board has granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are etiologically related to active service.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for service connection for tinnitus, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection and a rating of 10% for her right knee disorder, but the claim for a higher rating remains pending.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities because the AOJ did not consider a private opinion submitted in June 2019. The Veteran meets the threshold requirements for TDIU as both bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus affect a single body system: auditory.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of urinary disability, cervical spine disability, facial disfigurement, tinnitus, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The appeal is dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's exposure to noise during military service is sufficient to establish a link between his current condition and his service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. The claim for a compensable rating for left foot condition prior to June 1, 2020 and thereafter is denied.,The Veteran reported experiencing pain in his left foot with weight bearing, without flareups occurring. He did not use inserts, orthotics, medication, or stretching exercises to treat the condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and headaches have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during service or are otherwise related to service.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for left knee scars has been denied because the scars do not meet the criteria under VA regulations.