Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted effective June 1, 2011, the date of his separation from service. The decision was based on his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to work.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claims for hearing loss and tinnitus was granted. The claim for tinnitus is also granted, with service connection established as at least as likely as not related to his active service. However, the claim for hearing loss remains pending due to a lack of sufficient evidence.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not shown to be related to service, as there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or chronic symptoms within one year post-service. Frostbite is also not considered a compensable disability.,Frostbite residuals are not recognized by VA for compensation purposes.

The Board has allowed the Veteran's request to reopen his sleep apnea claim and granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims of service connection for sleep apnea and bilateral hearing loss are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence received since the last final denial. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is reopened, but the Veteran's tinnitus remains denied.

The Veteran's kidney cancer and lung cancer are granted as service connected, but the claims for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and a TDIU based on coronary heart disease are denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a back disability, left ankle disability, and bilateral tinnitus due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The cases are being sent back for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have started during service and the Board finds that it should be considered as service-connected.

The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 10 percent, and he meets the criteria for a TDIU prior to December 19, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, bronchial asthma, and COPD due to additional evidence that may be available from his employment with the U.S. Marshals Service.

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 military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for tinnitus due to lack of evidence linking it to service, and remanded her request to reopen a claim for jawbone loss (previously claimed as a dental condition).,New evidence submitted by the Veteran suggests that her jawbone loss may be related to her active duty service. The Board found new and material evidence has been received.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, right knee arthritis, a foot disability (plantar fibromatosis), and lower spine arthritis. The issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are also being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment prior to October 16, 2018.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error regarding tinnitus, and hearing loss is not before the Board as it was not raised in this appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or chronic symptoms within one year post-service. The Board also found that the current disabilities were not related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and several joint conditions, require the need for aid and attendance due to his inability to dress himself and manage his daily needs.

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

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities were not related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to lack of complete medical records and a need for further examination.