Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied it for tinnitus, while remanding the claim for a brain tumor.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and various musculoskeletal conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, effective February 10, 2025. The claim for a sinus disorder was remanded.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including heart condition, hypertension, diabetes, and foot and arm disabilities, due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus based on new and relevant evidence that was not previously considered.

The Board denied service connection for asbestosis, headaches, right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and a low back disability. The claim for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss was also remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a need for updated service personnel records.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus based on a presumptive basis due to the Veteran's continuous symptoms since service and his exposure to noise during military service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board remands the claims for further development and to obtain adequate medical opinions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinnitus and a lumbar spine disability, and remanded service connection claims for carpal tunnel syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and radiculopathy of both upper and lower extremities as new and relevant evidence was not received to warrant a readjudication.

The Board denied a disability rating higher than 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus, as the maximum schedular rating has been reached and there is no legal basis to award a higher evaluation.

The Board denied increased ratings for tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral hearing loss, and PTSD with neurocognitive disorder.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus is at least as likely as not the result of noise exposure during active service.

The Board denied a higher rating for tinnitus and remanded several other claims related to the veteran's disabilities, including those involving hearing loss, knee radiculopathy, and hip disability.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as the Veteran did not have a current disability under VA standards.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, but denied an increased rating for the unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a grant of service connection in a prior rating decision. The claims for ischemic heart disease and prostate cancer were remanded for further development.