Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus was denied because the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent has already been assigned.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Claims for bilateral optic nerve cupping, bilateral retinal detachment, and right ear hearing loss disability were denied. Other claims were remanded for further action.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus has been granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating higher than 10 percent for tinnitus, stating that the maximum schedular rating has already been assigned.

The veteran's service connection for tinnitus and both knee conditions was granted. Other claims were remanded.

The Board denied increased disability ratings for several conditions and remanded issues related to effective dates. The Veteran's claims for higher ratings were based on evidence that did not meet the criteria for increased ratings.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hyperthyroidism was denied. The claim for tinnitus was granted. The claims for an anxiety disorder and TDIU were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed disabilities, including foot, ankle, knee, wrist, back, joint pain, mouth, erectile dysfunction, IBS, headache, tinnitus, and psychiatric disorders.

The appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is remanded. The Board needs more information to decide the case.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted due to military noise exposure. The claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a headache disability and an increased rating for tinnitus was denied. The claims for psychiatric disorders, left shoulder impingement, and left shoulder superficial paresthesia were remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection of tinnitus was granted. The Board found that the veteran's tinnitus is due to his cervical spine and back disabilities.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate medical examinations and failure to verify all periods of active duty.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for tinnitus because a VA examiner did not adequately opine on whether the Veteran's claimed tinnitus is related to service.

The veteran's claim for an effective date of June 7, 2016, for service connection of tinnitus is granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. The claims for right knee disability, left knee disability, and low back disability were remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been granted. The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for tinnitus was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw the appeal.

The veteran's service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension has been granted. The hypertension is specifically linked to the PACT Act.

The appeal for a higher rating was dismissed because the veteran died while the appeal was pending.