Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, back disability, left leg disability, left knee disability, and hypertension. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The claims were previously denied in a November 2022 rating decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus began in service and has persisted, thus granting service connection for tinnitus. The decision on bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis of hearing loss for VA purposes.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeals for service connection for GERD and skin cancer. The claims of service connection for tinnitus, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and a respiratory condition (COPD) are being remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there was no credible evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus and respiratory disability due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset during or related to military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected due to in-service noise exposure.,The Veteran's right shoulder condition, including tendonitis and ACJ sprain, is granted as service-connected based on in-service onset and continuity of symptoms since service.,The Veteran's right knee condition, including meniscal tear with degenerative arthritis, is granted as service-connected due to in-service onset and continuity of symptoms since service.,The Veteran's left knee meniscal tear is granted as service-connected due to in-service onset and secondary to the right knee condition.,The Veteran's left Achilles tendinitis is granted as service-connected based on in-service onset.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating of tinnitus, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's kidney cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and pseudofolliculitis barbae are remanded for further development to obtain VA treatment records from his primary care physician, Dr. J.B., his kidney provider, Dr. A.P., and his kidney cancer provider, Dr. Q.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have begun during active-duty military service and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted as his current disabilities are found to be related to his active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation throughout the appeal period, and therefore, his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and lumbar spine disability. Service connection is denied for right knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection are being remanded due to scheduling conflicts preventing VA examinations, and the claim for a higher rating based on multiple noncompensable disabilities is inextricably intertwined with other pending claims.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to August 31, 2020.

The Veteran's tinnitus was incurred during active duty service and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 70 percent, but no higher. The Veteran's tinnitus remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied. The Board has remanded the issues regarding right forearm, hand, and ankle disabilities due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's tinnitus was incurred during a qualifying period of active service and is directly related to that period, thus service connection for tinnitus is granted.