Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,Service connection for tinnitus has been granted based on continuous symptoms since service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that his conditions are related to in-service noise exposure. The decision also notes that the Veteran's tinnitus is secondary to his now service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, a bilateral foot disability, high cholesterol, and allergies have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he is not unemployable prior to June 5, 2023. The combined rating of his service-connected conditions does not meet the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, tinnitus, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error. The Veteran's TBI claim is being remanded for a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's shin splints of the right and left lower extremities, as well as his right and left knee disabilities secondary to shin splints, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss are all granted service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claim of bilateral hearing loss due to new evidence received since the last decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied, while the claim for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and chronic back pain due to inadequate medical opinions in the prior decision. The Veteran's assertions regarding noise exposure during service are considered.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted with an effective date of December 17, 2015. The Board found that the earliest date entitlement arose was in 2015 when the Veteran filed his VA Form 21-526EZ application for tinnitus.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service. The Veteran's shortness of breath claim is remanded as the VA did not provide a medical opinion regarding its etiology.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU effective May 24, 2015, based on her service-connected adjustment disorder with anxiety and other disabilities. The effective date for the TDIU was changed to March 2018 when she received a 70% rating.

The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional error in fulfilling the duty to assist and remands the case for further action, including scheduling an examination for the Veteran's tinnitus.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including a right ankle fracture rating claim and service connection for various conditions. The Veteran will need to provide new evidence within 90 days of his scheduled hearing date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active military service, necessitating a remand for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current hearing impairment is at least as likely as not related to his in-service noise exposure.,The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding an initial disability rating higher than 10 percent for tinnitus.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal due to his withdrawal of all issues on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus, hepatitis C, and respiratory conditions (including sinusitis) are related to service. However, his bilateral hearing loss and flash burn with chronic watery and corneal scarring (eye condition) require further examination and medical opinion.