Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for various conditions were dismissed as he did not comply with proper claims processing rules, including failing to submit a valid RAMP Opt-in or timely notice of disagreement.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding tinnitus, and the Board dismissed it.

The Veteran's tinnitus, OSA as secondary to service-connected pulmonary asbestosis, and migraine headaches have been granted. The Veteran has also received a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right knee disability, left knee disability, rib injury, and right shoulder disability is remanded.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection of tinnitus, hearing loss, and low back pain have been granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The cases are now remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was denied, as the maximum schedular rating has already been assigned.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were granted. However, service connection for GERD is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Veteran is found to be unemployable due to service-connected disabilities, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active-duty service, while there is no evidence of a current disability for VA purposes regarding his hearing loss.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to inadequate etiology opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are considered, and a new examination is required to determine if he requires aid and attendance or is housebound due to his conditions.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes, hearing loss, tinnitus, breathing condition, left knee and leg, right knee and leg, mental condition (depression, anxiety relationship concerns, nightmares), skin condition on legs, and swelling in feet have all been denied.,There is no indication of service connection being granted for any of the claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to pending issues regarding earlier effective dates for service connection and a claim for substitution. The appellant is seeking benefits on behalf of her deceased husband, who had claims pending at the time of his death.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn and are dismissed. The Board did not make a determination on the merits of any claims.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there is no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's in-service noise exposure and his current conditions, and the chronic presumption does not apply due to the late onset of symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) other than based on the loss of use of a creative organ was denied as he does not meet the criteria for SMC due to lack of need for aid and attendance or permanent housebound status.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to in-service noise exposure. The Veteran's claims are not supported by evidence showing a current disability, continuity of symptomatology, or a causal relationship between his military service and these conditions.,Service connection was denied as there is no evidence of chronic hearing loss within the presumptive period or continuous symptoms since service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to in-service noise exposure and resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran withdrew his appeal of the issues related to traumatic arthritis of the right knee and post-operative ligament injury of the right knee at a hearing before the undersigned Veterans Law Judge. New and material evidence was received to reopen claims of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and left knee disability.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, heart disorder, and vertigo are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.