Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, for treatment purposes only, has already been decided in favor of the Veteran. The Board dismissed the appeal as there is no remaining allegation of error of fact or law.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his in-service noise exposure. The claim for a back disability is remanded as VA examination is needed.

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

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as the Veteran did not report for a VA examination scheduled in conjunction with his claims, and there is no evidence of current disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, which is binding on the decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for a right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability due to insufficient evidence.,The Veteran's service treatment records do not show any complaints or diagnoses related to her claimed hip, shoulder, knee, and ankle disabilities. She reported symptoms after service but no medical evaluations were provided.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of July 24, 2013 for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities precluding the Veteran from securing and following gainful employment since that date.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of adequate opinion regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's tinnitus started during service and has continued since then. The Board granted service connection for tinnitus based on direct evidence.

Your appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals regarding service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus has been dismissed due to a final decision from August 2021. The issues have now been reactivated with you as the substitute claimant.

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

The Board has determined that reconsideration of the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is required due to new and relevant service department records received after the initial decision in 2008. The issue of CUE in the March 2003 rating decision is intertwined with this reconsideration matter.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for the following reasons: obtaining outstanding treatment records, updating VA treatment records, and obtaining medical addendum opinions for migraine headaches and residuals of a right arm mid shaft ulna fracture.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the claim of bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate examination and incomplete opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied in February 2017 and April 2018. He filed a new Supplemental Claim on April 4, 2022, which was granted with an effective date of April 4, 2022. The Board found that the claim cannot be dated earlier than this because it is not supported by evidence received within one year of the previous denials.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to missing scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of tinnitus was dismissed due to their passing during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it is found to be present during and since service, with the Board resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.