Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for an examination regarding his service-connected PTSD and tinnitus, including any impact on his employment.

The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and right shoulder deterioration are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are already at their maximum ratings, so no increased ratings can be granted.,The Veteran's respiratory disorder claim was reopened but denied due to failure to attend a VA examination without good cause. The hypertension claim is denied as there is no evidence of herbicide exposure or other presumptive conditions.,There is insufficient objective medical evidence for the Veteran’s respiratory and hypertension claims, necessitating a VA examination which he failed to attend.

The Board has found that the VA records dating back to 1977 have not been fully obtained, and thus remanded for further development. The Veteran's service connection claims are being remanded due to incomplete evidence.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right knee disability, psychiatric disability with sleep impairment (other than PTSD), left knee disability, and low back disability are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral knee condition. The claims for service connection for tinnitus, hearing loss, and a knee condition are currently pending.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the claim for an earlier effective date for left knee disability. The claims for service connection and initial rating for other conditions are being remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to January 1, 2011 for TDIU as his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service noise exposure or a nexus between the disabilities and service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, both on a direct basis. The TDIU claim is remanded as it will impact the initial ratings and effective dates for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, headaches, sleep apnea, and tinnitus has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. However, no service connection is granted as there is no current disability found for any of these conditions.,An effective date earlier than January 11, 2016 for the grant of service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, a back condition, and a right foot injury due to incomplete evidence and inconsistent medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's tinnitus is service connected, but has remanded for further examination and opinion regarding his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus. The remaining issues of service connection for right knee disability and evaluation of service-connected right shoulder strain are remanded due to need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of his hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient rationale in the VA examination report.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in the service file and a need for further audiometric evaluations. The Veteran's hearing loss is being reviewed, along with his tinnitus claim based on noise exposure during service.