Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss, and remanded claims for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board denied the claims for an increased rating for tinnitus and service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but remanded a claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than other trauma and stressor related disorder.

The Board granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence shows a current disability related to exposure to acoustic trauma during service.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as secondary to the service-connected bilateral hearing loss, but denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include bipolar disorder, type II.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for various disorders to obtain additional evidence and a medical examination.

The Board remands all service connection claims for further development, specifically to provide the veteran with adequate VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, and an initial disability rating of 30 percent for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity (major). The claim for an increased evaluation for coronary artery disease was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus, finding a causal relationship between the Veteran's current disability and his military service. The claim for GERD was remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions were incurred in service due to noise exposure.

The appeal for service connection for tinnitus and various musculoskeletal conditions was withdrawn by the Veteran's representative, resulting in the dismissal of all claims.

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

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for tinnitus, as there was no formal or informal claim prior to September 21, 2022.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus with an effective date of January 4, 2022, but no earlier. Service connection was also granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbosacral strain, to include herniated discs and lumbar surgery due to an untimely Notice of Disagreement.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's symptoms were continuous since service and related to in-service exposures.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence supports a direct link to in-service noise exposure.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for tinnitus due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error and to obtain additional evidence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus to obtain additional medical opinions addressing the possibility of delayed onset hearing loss or tinnitus.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches with vertigo and other disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and he is entitled to special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus and a right ankle disability due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.