Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his claims for increased ratings and service connection, resulting in the dismissal of all appeals.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, left carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), and right CTS as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claim for perforated sigmoid diverticulitis, pelvic abscess due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The appeal for service connection for tinnitus was dismissed due to an untimely Notice of Disagreement, and the increased rating claim for left ankle sprain was denied based on the current 10 percent disability rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, service connection for tinnitus, and a higher initial rating for pes planus.

The Board denied higher ratings for urinary incontinence and left ear hearing loss, denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and verruca vulgaris, denied an earlier effective date for tinnitus, but granted TDIU from April 5, 2022.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding a nexus between the Veteran's in-service noise exposure and his current conditions.

The Board granted readjudication of the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for right ear hearing loss. The left ear hearing loss and tinnitus claims were remanded.

The appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus was withdrawn by the Veteran's authorized representative.

The Board denied ratings in excess of the current levels for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus but granted a 60 percent rating and a 100 percent rating for coronary artery disease effective October 30, 2020, along with special monthly compensation.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to an inadequate examination report and medical opinion.

The Board denied an initial evaluation higher than 30 percent for service-connected persistent depression with anxious distress and remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions and increased ratings, finding no persuasive evidence linking the Veteran's current conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae and remanded claims for service connection for bilateral tinnitus, a low back disability, generalized anxiety disorder, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for tinnitus, and service connection for GERD.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus and denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and an initial compensable evaluation for left ear hearing loss.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to outstanding military personnel records, service treatment records, and a need for additional medical opinion.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, as well as service connection for various disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claim for bilateral hearing loss due to a need for additional evidence.

The Board granted an effective date of October 3, 2019, for the award of service connection for tinnitus and dismissed the appeals for service connection for cervical spine disability, deviated septum, hearing loss, left wrist cyst, and ulcer condition.