Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and the motion for reconsideration remains pending.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that his current disability began during service and is presumed to be service-connected. The claim for bilateral hearing loss remains denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Veteran's low back disorder is not considered to be related to his active service.,Service connection was also denied for bilateral hearing loss as there is no evidence of hearing loss within one year post-service discharge.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The claims for PTSD, left shoulder condition, left hip injury, migraine headaches, and gynecologic fibroid cysts are remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied. The claim for neck disability is remanded.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus cannot be established as the evidence does not show a nexus to service or manifestation within a presumptive period.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected due to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to lack of sufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service connection for a mental condition other than PTSD is dismissed. The rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and the rating in excess of 30 percent for esophageal stricture (previously claimed as functional dysphagia) are denied.

The Veteran's claims for acquired psychiatric condition, pseudofolliculitis barbae, right big toe condition, tinnitus, and left leg condition are remanded due to the need for additional examinations focusing on conditions incurred or aggravated during the honorable period of service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate opinions regarding their etiology. The AOJ must obtain an adequate opinion from a clinician regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, considering in-service puretone threshold shifts.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left and right knee disorders, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to incomplete documentation and need for further examination.

The Board has ordered the AOJ to complete several actions related to the Veteran's claim for additional VA disability compensation benefits under the CRDP program, specifically for the period prior to March 1, 2010. The AOJ must obtain all relevant VA records and DFAS audit error worksheets, perform a paid and due audit, and readjudicate the claim.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his military service due to noise exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and unilateral inguinal hernia as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability or a relationship to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment, as he possessed the educational background and experience to engage in such employment.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for earlier effective dates of service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, tinnitus, and right lower extremity radiculopathy. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal in its entirety prior to the promulgation of a decision, leaving no issues for further consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted, and a 20% rating is assigned effective from the date of the decision.,Secondary service connection for GERD and headache disability are both granted. The Veteran's lumbar strain receives a 20% rating effective February 6, 2020, while his cervical strain remains at a 10% rating.,The Veteran's lumbar strain is rated as 20%, with the highest possible rating for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate medical opinions.