Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2012

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and further development of the claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and records related to hearing loss, tinnitus, and sleep apnea.

The Veteran has experienced tinnitus since his exposure to loud aircraft noise in active military service and the Board grants the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the withdrawal of his claims by his authorized representative prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a medical examination to determine the nature and etiology of any hearing loss, tinnitus, and psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule a DRO hearing before the RO. The issues of service connection for tinnitus, psychiatric disability (including depression and PTSD), and an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for bilateral hearing loss disability will be reconsidered.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of tinnitus is related to his military service. The claim for bilateral hearing loss remains pending and will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need to develop his claims of (1) entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for service-connected bilateral hearing loss, (2) entitlement to service connection for CAD and (3) whether new and material evidence sufficient to reopen a previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities are related to his military service. Bilateral hearing loss is granted as a result of noise exposure during service. Tinnitus is also linked to service. However, there is no evidence linking the Veteran's current peripheral neuropathy to his service or presumed Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a videoconference hearing. Service connection will be reconsidered based on the new evidence provided.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus and remanded the case to ensure compliance with all due process requirements, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss. However, further development is required regarding the underlying claim and the claim is REMANDED to the RO.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and tinnitus do not render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the appeal due to the need for VA examinations and additional development of records.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for further development due to insufficient reasoning in the previous decision regarding his TDIU claim. The case is now pending and will be reviewed again.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical examination and further review is required.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining any form of substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and industrial background, as he is qualified for sedentary employment.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The claim of increased rating for the right shoulder injury remains pending. Service connection was also granted for dysthymic disorder (claimed as depression/stress).