Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obesity is dismissed as a matter of law. The Board also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim is remanded due to inadequate rationale in the VA examination.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that his symptoms started in service and have continued since. The decision is based on the continuity of symptomatology and the Veteran's competent statements regarding the onset and nature of his tinnitus.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in approximate balance regarding whether the tinnitus is due to military service. The Veteran is entitled to this benefit of the doubt and service connection for tinnitus is warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is directly related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted with an effective date of October 11, 2020. The decision is based on the submission of a complete supplemental claim within one year of receiving notice from VA regarding the proper form to use.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records related to his right ear hearing loss. The tinnitus rating remains denied.

The Veteran's asthma and tinnitus were not granted service connection due to lack of evidence showing they began during or immediately after his military service.,Service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no credible evidence linking the disability to service. The Veteran did not provide any medical records supporting this claim.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not support a relationship between these conditions and active service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's in-service noise exposure did not result in permanent auditory damage and his post-service hearing loss is more likely due to age-related changes. Service connection was granted for tinnitus, with the onset believed to have occurred after service.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there was no evidence of a nexus between current hearing loss and military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, degenerative disc disease L5-S1, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, tinnitus, and GERD, have rendered her unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since August 12, 2019. As of February 2, 2022, she met the schedular criteria for TDIU.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for initial disability ratings and compensable ratings related to his service-connected Meniere's disease, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for a right knee disability and various ratings for coronary artery disease. The main issue is that the AOJ did not fully comply with previous instructions to verify the mailing address of the Veteran's unit at Ft. Lewis.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of examination based on the Veteran's testimony regarding exposure during active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for tinnitus and a headache condition due to inadequate VA opinions and the need for addendum opinions addressing the Veteran's lay statements regarding delayed onset of his conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities led to her discharge, meeting the eligibility criteria for Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits.