Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence in the record regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, including as secondary to tinnitus, due to inadequate examination and addendum opinions.

The Veteran's right foot planter fasciitis, degenerative joint disease of the right foot, obstructive sleep apnea, liver disability (fatty liver disease), and psychiatric disability (major depressive disorder) have all been granted service connection. The Veteran also has a left foot disability that is service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional information and documents, particularly regarding the Veteran's employment history and Social Security Administration (SSA) disability records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and residuals of a broken nose have been denied as no new and material evidence has been submitted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a broken nose has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, so the cases are dismissed.

The Veteran's increased ratings for lumbar spine disorder and tinnitus are denied as the evidence does not show unfavorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine or intervertebral disc syndrome with incapacitating episodes during the past 12 months.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to physical and mental impairments, which has been granted for special monthly compensation.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence. The claims of service connection for other disabilities remain remanded for additional development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his active military service.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issue of service connection for migraines due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities combined to a total of 60 percent, but did not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU. The Board referred the case to the Director of Compensation and Pension Services (Director) for extraschedular consideration due to unemployability caused by his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus and an ENT disability (throat cancer) is remanded. His TDIU determination is also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II. The cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and bilateral arm scars due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and a 10 percent evaluation for a painful hernia scar. The remaining issues of service connection have been remanded due to the Veteran not submitting current treatment records.

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

The Veteran's tinnitus and PTSD have been granted service connection. The Board has also found that the Veteran's left ankle disorder may be related to his military service, but a new examination is needed to determine if his back disorder is secondary to his left ankle disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a new examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular evaluation has already been assigned. The case of service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome is remanded due to incomplete examination.