Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, as there is no legal basis for a higher rating under the applicable regulations.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was dismissed as it was not timely filed.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not support a causal relationship between the condition and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, non-allergic rhinitis, right hip strain, IBS, and tinnitus. The claims for increased ratings were also denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a left knee condition, rheumatological condition, and tinnitus to obtain additional evidence and examinations.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus to obtain a more complete medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral foot disabilities and tinnitus, but remanded the claim for entitlement to service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's corneal transplant left eye, pseudophakia left eye and remanded claims for service connection for tinnitus and a respiratory disorder.

The Board remands the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and adjudicating a claim for TDIU.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied it for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The remaining claims for various other conditions were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, erectile dysfunction, cataracts, residuals of a stroke, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. However, tinnitus was granted.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and a higher rating for the acquired psychiatric disorder, while remanding claims for service connection for hypertension and an increased rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus began during active service and has continued since.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus based on a presumptive basis due to its manifestation within one year of the Veteran's separation from active service.

The Veteran has been granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability and special monthly compensation due to the service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, left knee chronic gouty arthritis, right knee chronic gouty arthritis, and left ankle lateral ligamentous laxity. The claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as earlier effective dates, were denied.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and left ear hearing loss, but denied it for right ear hearing loss.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and sinusitis, granted service connection for tinnitus, and remanded claims related to the right ankle, low back, and residuals of a right triquetral fracture.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and increased the rating for major depressive disorder to 50 percent, while denying increased ratings for allergic rhinitis, bilateral hearing loss, chronic sinusitis, and external hemorrhoids.

The Board denied service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities, but remanded several other claims including an acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus, prostate disability, COPD, coronary arteriosclerosis, femoral artery disabilities, hearing loss, tinnitus, dry eye condition, liver disease, toenail fungus, headaches, and hypertension.