Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for respiratory issues due to burn pit exposure. The Veteran is not entitled to an effective date earlier than February 10, 2020, for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss as his claim was considered after a new piece of evidence was submitted. For respiratory issues, the Board has ordered a remand to provide a VA examination and obtain further medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to June 29, 2009, for the grant of TDIU and DEA benefits was denied. The Board found that entitlement to TDIU did not arise until June 29, 2009, when the Veteran became service-connected for PTSD.,The Veteran's eligibility for DEA under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 was also denied as he did not have a permanent total service-connected disability prior to June 29, 2009.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions leave her in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that it is related to the Veteran's service-connected alcohol use disorder and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is at least as likely as not attributable to her active military service, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to acoustic trauma sustained during active service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to in-service noise exposure. Service connection for tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the condition and service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including myoclonus including Parkinson's disease and several associated neurological impairments, require regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board has granted entitlement to SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The remaining claims of service connection for hypertension, kidney disease, COPD, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke, vertigo, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for tinnitus has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, left knee strain, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were otherwise related to in-service events.,The VA examiner found no causal relationship between the Veteran's current diagnoses and her military service.

The Veteran's xerostomia is not rated compensably, as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's tinnitus remains at its current 10% rating, as no higher rating is available under Diagnostic Code 6260.,Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disability, variously diagnosed as PTSD, claustrophobia, generalized anxiety disorder, and unspecified anxiety disorder.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection due to untimely filing of appeal requests.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including prostate cancer, sleep apnea, and bilateral frostbite, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since September 9, 2015. The Board has granted a TDIU effective that date.

The Veteran's claims for right wrist fracture, left thumb pain, and tinnitus were granted with an effective date of January 2, 2024.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that his conditions preexisted service and were not aggravated by military noise exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for high cholesterol is dismissed.,Service connection is granted for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder, and anxiety. The Board found that the current disability is related to multiple traumatic events in service.

The Veteran was granted service connection for tinnitus, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.,Service connection for tinnitus is established as directly related to military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.