Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of April 28, 2020, for the grant of service connection for tinnitus was denied as no prior claims were received before that date.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence since the August 2008 denial, which includes a private opinion and audiogram. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded to allow for further review.

The Veteran's claims for SMC based on housebound status or the permanent need for aid and attendance were granted prior to November 20, 2020.,SMC was also granted for his wife for the same period.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's exposure in service is conceded, but there is insufficient evidence linking his current conditions to military noise exposure.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to November 2, 2022 is being remanded due to the AOJ's failure to refer it to the Director of Compensation Service.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to readjudicate the claims for service connection for tinnitus and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD).,However, the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains remanded due to a lack of adequate VA examination prior to the May 2019 rating decision.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The claims of service connection for left hip fracture, left femur shaft fracture, left tibial plateau fracture, and left elbow fracture are dismissed as the Veteran did not properly initiate an appeal.,The claim of service connection for brain disease due to trauma (postconcussion syndrome with tinnitus, headaches, and history of ear injury) is dismissed because it was related to willful misconduct.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus likely began during his active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been dismissed due to his death. The appeal is not about a service connection issue, but rather the death of the Veteran.

Service connection for tinnitus has been granted.,PTSD was dismissed as a full grant of the benefits sought by the Veteran rendered the appeal moot.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,The Veteran's initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied.,The issue of service connection for insomnia as secondary to service-connected tinnitus has been added and remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence that he filed a claim before December 4, 2013. The decision upholds the original denial based on the finality of the March 2008 rating action and the lack of new and material evidence submitted within one year.

The Veteran's tinnitus and right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy have been granted service connection, while the claim for bilateral hearing loss has been denied. The Veteran is currently receiving a 40% rating for his right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy.

The Veteran's appeal for effective dates prior to July 26, 2019, for the grant of service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his hearing request.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, upper back pain, and neck pain have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn his appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and tinnitus, finding that the conditions are aggravated by pre-existing service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA opinion to determine if the Veteran's diagnosed hearing loss disability began in service, was caused by service (to include whether any injury due to conceded noise exposure contributed to her current hearing loss), or is otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant were denied as he does not meet the eligibility criteria due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that these conditions are related to his military service.