Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to February 19, 2021 were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not demonstrate a factually ascertainable increase in disability within one year prior to the date of claim.,The Veteran was granted service connection and increased ratings for TBI, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, scar on the right side of the head, and residuals headaches as of February 19, 2021. The Board denied claims for earlier effective dates.

The Veteran's tinnitus is determined to be secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that his current tinnitus is at least as likely as not due to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy of all radicular groups and tinnitus was granted with an effective date of September 19, 2019.,However, the Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no current diagnosis that meets VA criteria.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities at levels qualifying for VA compensation purposes.,Service connection for PTSD has not been established due to the lack of a diagnosis and insufficient medical examination, leading to remand. The Veteran's lower back strain and right knee strain are also being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the cases of left ear hearing loss and tinnitus due to a Court order addressing VA's failure to issue a rating decision pertaining to the January 2022 VA Administrative Decision regarding the Veteran's character of discharge.

The Board has denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and has remanded the service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Veteran's tinnitus is denied as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or continuity of symptoms from service.,Service connection for osteoarthritis, right knee, is denied due to lack of in-service injury and insufficient medical evidence linking the condition to service.,The appeal for service connection for osteoarthritis, left knee, was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The decision is remanded due to the need for additional examination and analysis regarding the Veteran's exposure to noise during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been denied. The claims for service connection for right knee condition, left knee condition, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the claim for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that both conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus was denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability for VA purposes, and there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or environmental exposures related to his Persian Gulf War service. The claim for tinnitus was remanded due to failure to consider all relevant medical records.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's in-service exposure to loud noises during his deployment in Vietnam led to a current diagnosis of tinnitus. The appeal is based on direct evidence and not any presumption or new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but denied service connection for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathies associated with diabetes mellitus type II, diabetes mellitus type II, RLE and LLE peripheral neuropathies also associated with diabetes mellitus type II, tinnitus, and sinusitis, have resulted in a combined rating of 70 percent from December 30, 2019. The Board has granted an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA based on these service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to September 11, 2015.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of chronic conditions in service or within a presumptive period, and that the disabilities are not otherwise etiologically related to military noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to May 17, 2021, for service connection of tension and post-traumatic headaches, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and tinnitus were denied.,The Board found that the intent to file was submitted to VA greater than a year after the initial claim, which is not allowed under the regulations.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus due to lack of evidence showing a link between the condition and active military service. The claim for lumbosacral strain is remanded as there was an inadequate medical opinion in the February 2022 VA examination report.