Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) but denied service connection for somatic symptom disorder. The Board also denied increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted, while the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and ratings for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), migraines, a neck condition, and cervical radiculopathy of the right upper extremity were denied.

The Board granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and tinnitus. The claim for a right eye condition was denied.

The Board granted service connection for headaches, an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral tinnitus, and a left ankle disability. The claims for increased ratings for a painful scar on the left thigh, sinusitis, and onychomycosis of the great toes were denied, as was the claim for left ear hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus, hypothyroidism as secondary to psychiatric conditions (PTSD and insomnia), and a left-hand condition (burn scar).

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding a link to the Veteran's active service.

The appeal was partially successful, with the claim for tinnitus being granted and other claims remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus based on the Veteran's credible statements and evidence of acoustic trauma in service.

The Board denied a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss and a higher than 10 percent disability rating for tinnitus.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus but denied it for a headache disability.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines alone prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the migraine headaches was granted.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as the evidence did not support that these conditions were caused by an injury or illness during active duty for training (ACDUTRA) service.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence that a claim was filed within one year of the Veteran's discharge from active duty.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding a nexus to the Veteran's active-duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable disability rating for left hip strain with limitation of extension and remanded several other service connection claims.

The Board granted an effective date of August 10, 2022, for the award of service connection for monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance and remanded claims related to other conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow gainful employment from February 13, 2019, and an earlier effective date for the award of a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including right elbow, left elbow, and left shoulder disabilities, as there was no evidence of a current disability. The claims for tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, plantar fasciitis, gastrointestinal disability, left foot disability, and irritable bowel syndrome were remanded for further development.

The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for chronic headaches and granted effective dates of June 13, 2020 for service connection for tinnitus and lumbosacral back strain. The claims for service connection for a dental disorder and increased rating for lumbosacral strain were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)/military sexual trauma (MST) due to a need for additional development of evidence.