Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus because the evidence showed it did not start in service and is not related to service.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's tinnitus, finding that it began during active service.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. All other issues are remanded for further review.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including undiagnosed illness related to Gulf War service and sleep disturbances. However, it remanded decisions on joint pains, sleep apnea, fatigue, diabetes mellitus, tinea pedis, and TDIU.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted based on new and relevant evidence showing a link to noise exposure during active duty.

The appeal for service connection of tinnitus is remanded. The Board needs more information to decide the case.

The veteran was granted service connection for tinnitus and cervical spondylosis, but denied for other conditions.

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

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus because the condition did not manifest within the applicable presumptive period and there is no evidence linking it to in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of tinnitus was denied. The earliest possible effective date is December 17, 2022.

The Board denied service connection for both tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence does not support a relationship to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's request for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance for TBI residuals. The evidence did not show a need for a higher level of care by a licensed professional.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted based on new and relevant evidence.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Board needs more medical opinions to determine if these conditions are related to military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The Board found that the veteran's tinnitus was present during his active military service and is currently present.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date prior to October 21, 2021, for service connection of tinnitus. The earliest possible effective date is the date of the claim.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The right to continue the appeal through substitution is available.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities was granted.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for tinnitus. The VA will reconsider the August 2023 examination and may order a new one.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating was denied, but they were granted TDIU and SMC due to their service-connected psychiatric disabilities.