Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2024

The Board has dismissed all the Veteran's claims as his death occurred during the pendency of these appeals.

The Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred or aggravated by service, as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure and the condition did not manifest within one year after separation from service. The Board found that the current tinnitus is less likely related to military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is related to his military service and resolving all doubts in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting VA criteria, and the evidence does not support a finding that either condition began during service or is related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, with the benefit of doubt resolved in his favor.

The Board has determined that there are errors in the duty to assist and remands several service connection claims for further development.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and the Board has remanded his case to consider whether he is entitled to a higher rating.,For tinnitus, the Veteran's current 10% rating is being remanded as there are issues regarding whether his reported symptoms of sleep disturbance, fatigue, and headaches are related to his service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connection is established based on continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to noise exposure during her military service.

The Board granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder (depression) and remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it began during his military service due to noise exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus is denied as the highest schedular rating (10%) has been assigned.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his military service and persisting since. The decision is based on the Veteran's lay statements of symptom continuity.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the claims of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus has been dismissed due to their death.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted from February 19, 2020 to February 24, 2022 due to the combined rating of his service-connected disabilities meeting the schedular requirements for TDIU.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are not rated higher than the current 10 percent assigned.,The Veteran's residuals of right second and third toe amputation do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for his claimed low back condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral tinnitus, and hearing loss in the right ear, have rendered him unemployable. The Board has determined that his TDIU is warranted based on the severity of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his military service and resolving any doubt in favor of the Veteran.