Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but remanded the claims for prostate cancer and vertigo for further development.

The appeal for service connection for tinnitus was dismissed due to the untimeliness of the VA Form 10182 and lack of good cause.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee degenerative arthritis prior to December 29, 2022, and granted a 30 percent rating from that date. The claim for tinnitus was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral athletes' foot, onychomycosis and tinea nigra, a skin condition other than onychomycosis, bilateral hearing loss, bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral restless leg syndrome, breathing issues, left knee pain, lumbar spine disability, migraines, an acquired psychiatric disorder claimed as PTSD with anxiety and insomnia (also claimed as sleep disturbances), and tinnitus.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, resolving all doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus but denied it for bilateral hearing loss. The claims for other conditions were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition had its initial onset during active service and is related to noise exposure experienced during his naval service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence of a current disability that met VA criteria.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied it for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for tinnitus to obtain an adequate etiological opinion addressing the Veteran's report of onset in July 2012.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied a compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claim for hearing loss due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of evidence supporting current diagnoses or a nexus to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, primarily migraines with tension headaches, rendered him unemployable from July 25, 2023, and he is eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits starting the same date. He also qualifies for special monthly compensation based on housebound status as of October 9, 2023.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and dismissed the claim for service connection for right knee degenerative joint disease. The claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine, headache disability, and obstructive sleep apnea were remanded.

The appeal was withdrawn and dismissed for hearing loss, a headache disability, joint pain, memory loss, and fatigue. Tinnitus was granted due to service connection. Other issues were remanded.

The appeal to the Board was dismissed due to an impermissible concurrent election of different lanes for review.

The Board remands the claims for an earlier effective date for service connection for various conditions, due to a failure to provide notice of the Veteran's right to a hearing.

The appeal was denied due to the untimeliness of the higher-level review request and the failure to meet criteria for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for various service-connected conditions.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral shin splints. The claims for a cervical spine disability and lumbar spine disability were remanded.