Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2018

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for service connection of the claimed conditions. The issues are dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of PTSD was dismissed. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is granted.

Right knee osteoarthritis is granted as secondary to service-connected right ankle fracture with degenerative joint disease.,Tinnitus is granted as incurred in service.,Cervical disorder is granted as secondary to service-connected thoracolumbar strain.,Shortened right leg is granted as secondary to service-connected right ankle fracture.,Sinusitis is granted as incurred in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for enucleation of the right eye due to malignant melanoma was reopened, and he is now granted service connection. His claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are both granted.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions began during his military service due to noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development to address the Veteran's claims of hearing loss, tinnitus, and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the initial rating for tinnitus is denied as there is no legal basis to award a higher schedular evaluation. The issues of service connection for fibromyalgia, CFS, headaches, CTS, restless leg syndrome, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for CAD was denied, and he is now receiving a 30 percent rating from November 21, 2016. The appeal on the earlier effective date issue has been withdrawn.,The Veteran's claims for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a sleep disability and tinnitus as secondary to his service-connected cervical IVDS, as well as his claim for an increased rating for cervical IVDS. The VA is required to obtain medical opinions on these issues.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder), and a low back disability due to lack of evidence showing in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issue of secondary service connection for hypertension due to an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and left ankle disability due to a lack of current diagnoses or evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, as his education and previous work experience qualify him for sedentary or non-sedentary work.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and tinnitus have been granted. The claim for erectile dysfunction is remanded to obtain a VA medical opinion, and the claim for hearing loss is remanded to obtain a supplemental opinion from an audiologist.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted service connection. The Veteran's sleep apnea is remanded for further examination, and the respiratory disability (chronic bronchitis) claim remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for Hepatitis C is remanded due to incomplete records and the need for an examination to secure a fully adequate opinion.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right lower extremity sciatica, left lower extremity sciatica, and his variously diagnosed psychiatric disability are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbar strain is remanded due to the need for an examination to secure a fully adequate opinion.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral pes cavus and claw foot with hallux valgus of the great toe and first metatarsal hammertoes is remanded due to the need for an examination to secure a fully adequate opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but dismissed the appeal regarding bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has granted service connection for tinnitus as secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The claim of service connection for a left shoulder disability is remanded, while other issues are also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinnitus, patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right knee, and patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee are being remanded due to need for additional medical examination.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions were not attributable to his military service.