Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is dismissed. The claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss is granted, but the issue of a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss and TDIU are remanded.

The Board has granted TDIU prior to October 1, 2023, but the case is remanded for extraschedular consideration of TDIU from October 1, 2023.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there is no current disability of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to their death.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, panic disorder, and tinnitus due to the Veteran's death.

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

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, requiring additional development and consideration of the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea secondary to tinnitus.

Your appeal for tinnitus has been dismissed due to an administrative error in docketing.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for insomnia disorder is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The Board requires an addendum medical opinion to address the relationship between the Veteran's current insomnia and his in-service symptoms, as well as any potential aggravation by his service-connected conditions.

The Board has dismissed all appeals due to the appellant's withdrawal of all pending appeals.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with TBI and mild neurocognitive disorder, migraine headaches, sleep apnea, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. As such, the appeal for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board found clear and unmistakable evidence that the Appellant's left ear hearing loss and tinnitus did not begin during his active duty service, leading to denial of restoration of service connection.

The Board has remanded the claim for a VA opinion to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone render him in need of regular aid and attendance. The current rating decision does not address this issue directly.

The Veteran's service-connected balance impairment, erectile dysfunction, constipation and depression have been granted effective September 30, 2019.,A rating in excess of 30 percent for balance impairment is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder bursitis status post SLAP repair, right shoulder bursitis status post SLAP repair, and neck strain. Service connection for tinnitus was dismissed as the appeal had already been rendered moot by a prior grant of benefits.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at 50 percent from February 21, 2019 to June 29, 2021.,The Veteran is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

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 active service, including in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied as he does not report experiencing recurrent tinnitus and the VA examination did not diagnose him with tinnitus.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back condition is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connection is established.,PTSD, insomnia secondary to PTSD, a bilateral hand condition, a lumbar spine condition, and a right hip condition are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's statements about his exposure to hazardous noise and the onset of tinnitus are credible and sufficient to establish the criteria for service connection. The decision resolves doubt in favor of the Veteran.