Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's tinnitus is not related to service, and the Board denied his claim for a compensable initial evaluation for hemorrhoids.,There was no evidence of recurrent tinnitus or large/thrombotic hemorrhoids that would warrant higher ratings.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities met the percentage requirements for a TDIU as of November 16, 2018.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service due to noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to service, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches, tinnitus, and hearing loss disabilities render them unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted entitlement to a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's lay statements are credible and highly probative in establishing a continuity of symptoms since his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The claim for right ear hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis of hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The decision found that it was at least as likely as not that her tinnitus is a symptom of her bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted with an effective date of September 3, 2019. The Board found that the Veteran had good cause to extend his time to appeal due to the COVID-19 pandemic and thus the initial denial in December 2019 is not considered final.

The Veteran's bilateral tinnitus was granted service connection as it is related to in-service noise exposure.,Obstructive sleep apnea was also granted service connection, with the Board finding that his right knee disability and obesity acted as intermediaries.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to potential issues with the validity of audiometric testing and need for clarification on pre-existing conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding the merits of these issues. The benefit of doubt has been given to the Veteran in both cases.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the other issues related to PTSD and psychiatric disorders, low back disability, left knee disability, and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to incomplete or inadequate evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service exposure to loud noise during service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, but has remanded the claim for an asbestos-related pulmonary disability due to a lack of relevant medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular criteria for a Total Disability Rating for Compensation prior to January 20, 2020. The effective date of his TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal before the Board could make a decision on the claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to noise exposure in service and has continued since then, granting his claim for service connection.