Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as secondary to his service-connected anxiety disorder.,Service connection for a sleep disorder (mild sleep apnea) is denied, as the evidence does not establish a separate disability from his service-connected adjustment disorder with anxiety.

The Board has remanded the cases due to issues with the rating and service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a damaged ear condition. The AOJ is instructed to obtain updated VA treatment records and conduct a VA medical opinion regarding the significance of the examiner's inability to interpret acoustic reflexes.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and stroke due to potential in-service etiology. The Veteran's tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep apnea are denied as not related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting personnel records regarding his ACDUTRA period. The RO is instructed to verify the Veteran’s assertion of full-time ACDUTRA during November 1992 to July 1993 at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed again with a focus on whether his current conditions are related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, depression, and tinnitus. The right knee disability is rated at 30 percent based on limitation of flexion.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for tinnitus and remanded it for further development. The Veteran's PTSD remains denied as his disability picture does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, initial compensable rating for palindromic rheumatism of both elbows, a higher rating for PTSD, and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, and has denied an increased rating for type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic retinopathy and erectile dysfunction. The left knee shrapnel wound scar is rated as noncompensable, while PTSD is rated at 30 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disability is not related to his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus need further evaluation due to potential progression of symptoms since his last VA examination.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is currently at 100%, but the Board finds that he has not been unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities, as evidenced by his continued employment and participation in vocational rehabilitation.

The Veteran's tinnitus is considered a chronic disease and service connection is granted as it is at least as likely as not related to his active military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and depressive disorder are granted service connection as they are related to his military service. Service connection for gout, bilateral hearing loss disability, cervical spine disability, and hypoglycemia is denied.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo due to the appellant's dishonorable discharge from active service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to accrued benefits, including service connection and rating for various conditions. The appellant is being asked to provide additional information regarding private treatment records and a VA addendum opinion on the cause of death.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, likely PTSD, was granted. Service connection for tinnitus and hypertension were also granted. However, the claims for a cervical spine disability, peripheral neuropathy of upper and lower extremities, and other conditions remain denied due to lack of new material evidence.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his military service.,Multiple issues regarding hip, knee, and ankle disabilities are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his limited mobility, inability to perform daily activities independently, and the hazards inherent in his environment.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability is granted, but the issue of service connection for tinnitus remains pending. The decision also grants new and material evidence to reopen the claim.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus as it is not related to the Veteran's military service or a service-connected disability. The Veteran was granted TDIU on an extra-schedular basis due to his service-connected migraine headaches.