Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU based on this finding.

The Veteran's tinnitus is rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations, and his bilateral hearing loss is granted an 80% rating since September 18, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted, but are now moot due to the issuance of a rating decision in December 2015. The claim for left ear hearing loss is being remanded.,Both the right ear hearing loss and tinnitus claims were granted with effective dates of October 19, 2011.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, left middle finger condition, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), and right knee sprain is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss but granted it for tinnitus. The Veteran's tinnitus is believed to have started during his military service, while the hearing loss did not manifest until after separation.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for throat and breathing problems as a result of dental surgery due to incomplete development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus (as secondary to hearing loss), and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The issues are being remanded because a new VA examination is needed to assess the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but the case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding other issues including a sleep disorder, heart disease, PTSD, and effective dates.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are at least as likely as not related to his in-service noise exposure, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but the appeal regarding Non-Hodgkins lymphoma, SMP, and SMC for aid and attendance remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus due to in-service noise exposure. However, the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is remanded as there is a significant gap in time since his last VA examination and he alleges worsening symptoms.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various disabilities, including low back disability, left knee disability, partial complex seizures, chronic joint pain, epiploic appendagitis, erectile dysfunction, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hypervascular lesions of the liver, infertility, and prediabetes. The Veteran's claims are pending in appellate status.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU rating due to his service-connected disabilities, and the effective date for tinnitus service connection is set at October 5, 2005.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the current tinnitus began during active service due to noise exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right hand injury with degenerative changes and tinnitus, do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to her service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

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

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his service, but other claims for service connection are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and need for additional evidence.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as secondary to the hearing loss, finding no evidence of a nexus between current hearing loss and service. The Veteran's hearing was found to be normal at separation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (sleep apnea, posttraumatic stress disorder, and tinnitus) rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted the claim for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability.