Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus has been denied.

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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted with an effective date of May 17, 2021. The decision is based on the evidence showing that his tinnitus had its onset during service and has persisted.

Entitlement to service connection for hematuria (claimed as kidney condition) is dismissed.,Entitlement to service connection for lower back condition is dismissed.,Entitlement to service connection for tinnitus is dismissed.,Entitlement to service connection for mood disorder is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for cervical spine condition is denied.

The Board has determined that a pre-decision duty to assist error occurred by not offering the Veteran a second VA examination regarding his claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The claims are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and toxic multinodular goiter with hyperthyroidism, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions had their onset during active duty or manifested within one year of separation from service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his claimed conditions and military service, particularly exposure to toxic chemicals.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The Board finds that the evidence supports a finding of in-service onset and continuity of symptoms, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to inadequate medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not require regular aid and assistance from another person.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment.

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

The Veteran's tinnitus was diagnosed during service and continues to this day. The Board found that the Veteran had in-service noise exposure, which is considered a qualifying event for tinnitus, and that his current tinnitus is related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is related to his in-service noise exposure, while the evidence is in equipoise as to whether his tinnitus was also related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, which are directly related to the Veteran's time in active service. The claims under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for compensation for these conditions have been dismissed as they are a greater benefit than can be awarded under this provision.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding it likely due to in-service noise exposure. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the condition and military service.

The Veteran's left ear sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, and right ear hearing loss have been granted as service-connected. However, the Veteran's right ear hearing loss is not service-connected.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's conditions are at least as likely as not caused by or a result of military noise exposure during his active duty.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to service and granted as a direct connection, effective October 17, 2025.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for greater evaluations of service-connected left ear hearing loss, right ear tinnitus, and sinus condition. The appeal regarding a proposed reduction in the evaluation of service-connected rectal cancer from 100% to 60% is also dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, thoracolumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, bilateral flatfoot, and left and right knee disabilities have been granted with effective dates of December 5, 2020. The Board found that the Veteran had submitted new evidence to reopen her claims.