Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it began during active duty and has continued since, including during the appeal period.

The Board has granted service connection for insomnia disorder as secondary to the veteran's service-connected tinnitus. The claim for an increased rating for service-connected tinnitus was denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted, effective from August 14, 2024. The Board found that new evidence received after the April 2019 denial supports the grant of service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including her lumbar spine disability and migraine headaches, have caused her to require regular aid and attendance. SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been granted service connection. The dental condition appeal was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal during a hearing. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (to include depression, anxiety, and PTSD) is denied.,Service connection for a left hip disability remains pending and will be remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, cervical spine disability, low back disability, left shoulder disability, and left leg disability. The decision is based on the Veteran's active duty service and his current disabilities are found to be related to these service events.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions had their onset during active duty service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, flat feet, unspecified anxiety disorder, and bottom lip scar.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus disability began during his military service and is related to such, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's tinnitus, which may be related to service or an in-service injury. The Veteran is requested to provide a VA examination for this purpose.

The Veteran's appeal for SMC-AA/HB and service connection for urinary frequency secondary to his service-connected lumbosacral strain with spinal stenosis is being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current tinnitus had its onset during active service and considering his lay statements about hearing ringing in his ears since service.

The Board has granted a separate rating for insomnia as secondary to service-connected tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's insomnia is a distinct and non-overlapping disability.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding various service connection claims and rating determinations due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision on his claim for an effective date prior to September 20, 2021, for the award of service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus but has remanded the cases of gastroesophageal reflux disease and a back disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his bilateral lower extremity neuropathy due to diabetes mellitus, have resulted in loss of use of both lower extremities. The Board has granted eligibility for specially adapted housing and dismissed the claim for a special home adaptation grant as moot.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The claims for service connection for GERD and IBS are denied.