Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2024

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or a link between the conditions and his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of consideration of specific noise exposure and location claims, requiring an examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's tinnitus.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor and finding that the disability is attributable to hazardous noise exposure during service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal. The Board cannot issue a decision on the above-captioned claims at this time.

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

The Veteran's initial disability rating for left ankle strain is granted at a 10 percent level, effective from November 17, 2020. The initial disability rating for bilateral hearing loss remains noncompensable.,Service connection for tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea are both established. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to service, as there was continuity of symptoms post-service and no evidence against this claim. Service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches is dismissed as the appeal has already been granted in full.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor and finding that his tinnitus is attributable to hazardous noise exposure during service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss were denied as there is no legal basis to award a higher rating under the applicable VA regulations.

The Veteran's service connection claims for mass on heart, mass on lung condition, and OSA were denied as the evidence did not show a relationship to his military service.,Service connection was also denied for BHL and tinnitus due to lack of diagnosis within one year after discharge.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for tinnitus and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, but remanded the claim for service connection for diabetes.

The Veteran's SMC based on statutory housebound status is granted from January 7, 2019. The TDIU issue is moot as the psychiatric disability alone meets the criteria for a 100% rating.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of tinnitus as the appellant requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to in-service noise exposure, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions did not meet the regulatory requirements for VA purposes or were not related to her active service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have been incurred in service, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids and service connection for tinnitus (claimed as ringing in ears) was denied. For the period prior to December 3, 2021, her hemorrhoids were rated at 10 percent. The Board found no basis for a higher rating. Regarding tinnitus, the VA examiner determined it is less likely related to service and there is no evidence of hearing loss or tinnitus in service records.

The Veteran's claim for PCAFC benefits was remanded due to inadequate notice and reasoning in the original decision. The Board found that the VA Caregiver evaluation assessment did not clearly address the Veteran's current conditions, particularly his neurocognitive disorders, pain, loss of use, weakness, dizziness, and vertigo, which affect his need for personal care services.