Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for cervical neoplasia, grade III severe dysplasia and tinnitus, while denying service connection for fatigue syndrome, scarring, status-post LEEP, and other conditions. The decision also denied initial ratings in excess of 70% for major depressive disorder and various other disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in approximate balance as to whether these conditions began during active-duty service.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, functional abdominal pain syndrome/abdominal pain and bloating, respiratory insufficiency (dyspnea), but granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus. The decision also addressed the initial rating of IBS, finding it not compensable.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating higher than 10 percent for tinnitus with vertigo, as there is no legal basis for a schedular rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted, while claims for service connection for a back disability, to include back strain; a right ankle disability; a right knee disability; and an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD were denied.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and left ear hearing loss as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board granted service connection for lumbosacral strain and allergic rhinitis, assigned a 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis, and denied service connection for the other conditions.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor and pseudofolliculitis were granted a 10 percent rating, while service connection was denied for herpes, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and multiple foot and knee conditions.

The Board denied the claim of CUE in the July 9, 2015 rating decision and granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus effective March 23, 2022.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection and other related claims, resulting in their dismissal.

The appeal for clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a January 2015 rating decision that denied service connection for tinnitus was denied.

The Board remands the service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, back condition, peripheral neuropathy (hands), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and respiratory issues, as well as the nonservice-connected pension benefits claim, due to an inadequate statement of reasons and bases in its January 2024 decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance of another person or housebound status, as well as a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, gout or arthritis of the hands, fingers, arms, and legs, and viral gastroenteritis as there was no evidence to support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by active military service.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, both related to in-service hazardous noise exposure.

All appeals listed were dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for hemorrhoids, a bilateral ankle condition, and tinnitus as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board granted effective dates of January 30, 2013, for the award of service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, Type II diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease with stent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating and earlier effective dates, as well as an effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions and dismissed appeals for initial disability ratings, with the exception of remanding certain claims.