Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2024

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence supports a causal relationship between the Veteran's in-service noise exposure and his current tinnitus disability.

The Veteran's claims for right ear hearing loss, sleep apnea, scars, diabetes mellitus type II, left thumb tenosynovitis, dermatitis, and tinnitus have all been denied.,The effective date for the award of service connection for IBS has been dismissed as a matter of law.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus claim is remanded due to the inadequate September 2019 VA opinion regarding secondary service connection.,The Veteran's cryptogenic stroke and essential tremor with radiculopathy of the lower extremities claims are remanded due to the need for a TERA specific VA examination under PACT Act provisions.

The Veteran's claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease with obesity as the intermediate step is dismissed because it was granted in a previous decision. The claims of service connection for tinnitus and migraine headaches, to include as secondary to PTSD, are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to in-service stressors involving actual serious injury and death of others due to hostile military activity in Iraq. Service connection for PTSD is granted, while the claims for tinnitus and major depressive disorder are remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of tinnitus, and the Board dismissed the appeal without prejudice.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected, with the right ear hearing loss being granted in part.

The Board dismissed the appeals for increased ratings and denied service connection for right foot pes planus, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease stage 3.

Service connection for tinea pedis (claimed as toenail fungus) is granted.,Service connection for tinnitus and finger pain are denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as the evidence did not show that his service-connected disabilities precluded him from securing or following any substantially gainful occupation.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus began during her military service following noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it is related to his in-service hazardous noise exposure. The other conditions were denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral pes planus with left foot degenerative arthritis, and left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability from February 22, 2021, through February 22, 2022, and an earlier effective date of February 22, 2021, for the grant of eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, claimed as PTSD and anxiety, and tinnitus was dismissed due to a late filing of the VA Form 10182.

The Veteran's appeals for PTSD, tinnitus, lumbar strain, sleep apnea, cervical strain, upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, adjustment disorder, and a left elbow scar were dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals. The claims for increased ratings of bilateral cubital tunnel syndrome are denied as the Veteran failed to attend scheduled VA examinations.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received regarding the Veteran's claims of hearing loss, tinnitus, and a skin disability. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a left shoulder condition, and a lower back condition due to lack of evidence showing these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate are granted due to his service-connected disabilities, including right lower extremity neuropathy, diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and tinnitus.