Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus due to a lack of a VA examination addressing these conditions. The Veteran was exposed to noise in service, but no such examination has been conducted.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current hearing difficulties did not meet the regulatory requirements for a ratable disability. However, it granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus, concluding that the Veteran's symptoms were likely related to in-service acoustic trauma.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but the claims are remanded due to incomplete records and need further examination.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted service connection. The Veteran's hypertension is remanded for further examination to determine if it is related to herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam.

The Board denied VA payment for a powered mobility device, to include a motorized wheelchair, as the Veteran's medical records showed he could achieve adequate functional mobility without such devices through standard medical or rehabilitative treatments.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The cases of lumbar spine disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral foot numbness, and bilateral foot strain are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right ankle fracture residuals, diabetes mellitus type 2, tinnitus, and peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. His total disability rating is currently at 80 percent.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, or back disability.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient evidence for some issues and the need for further examinations.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a dental disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been granted. However, other service connection claims are being remanded due to lack of evidence or further evaluation is needed.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and sleep disorder (sleep apnea) are all granted as service-connected. The carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist is remanded for further review.

The claims for low back disability and bilateral tinnitus have been reopened, with the low back disability claim being granted. The hearing loss claim is remanded.,New evidence has been submitted supporting the reopening of the low back disability and bilateral tinnitus claims.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that both conditions are attributable to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective July 3, 2013. The claim for a higher rating for PTSD and the earlier effective date for PTSD are granted.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and dismissed the appeal regarding tinnitus. The Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is due to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings and earlier effective dates for tinnitus, as well as service connection for bilateral hearing loss, has been denied. The Board found that the Veteran is already receiving the maximum disability rating for his tinnitus and there was no evidence of a hearing loss disability in either ear for VA purposes.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have started during his active service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.