Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition, ear disability, and tinnitus have been reopened. The claim for service connection for a low back disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee, left great toe, and left foot disabilities. The Veteran also had his claim for tinnitus and bilateral tinea pedis denied. Service connection was not granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD).,There is no clear indication of a current disability in any of the conditions listed.

The Board has dismissed the appeals of service connection claims for various conditions as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected due to in-service acoustic trauma and continuous symptoms since separation.

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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right and left knee replacements, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and right forefoot arthritis, rendered him unemployable during the appeal period. The Board granted TDIU benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination regarding tinnitus, and a new VA examination is required.

The Veteran's claims for left shoulder disorder, hypertension, stomach disorder, PTSD and depression, right ankle disorder, tinnitus, left ankle DJD, lumbar spine strain, right Osgood-Schlatter’s syndrome, rhinitis, and right elbow laceration scar have all been denied. The claim for service connection for PTSD and depression has been reopened due to new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus was denied as his condition does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.,The reduction of the hearing loss disability rating from 70% to 40%, effective November 1, 2011, was restored due to improper procedure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied. The Board found that the current tinnitus disability is not related to service.,An earlier effective date of December 27, 2007, was granted for the left knee disability as the Veteran filed his initial claim on this date.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II, and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II has also been dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and PTSD. The Veteran's PTSD is rated at the highest schedular rating of 100 percent.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted as the evidence supports his assertion of an in-service onset and continuity of symptoms since discharge.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied due to lack of competent medical evidence showing a current disability or association with service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent.,Seizure disorder does not meet the criteria for a higher than 40 percent rating.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, and the AOJ should review these claims again.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence received since the April 1982 rating decision. The claims are now remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's tinnitus claim is granted. The bilateral hearing loss disability appeal is dismissed without prejudice. The low back condition, bilateral hand condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder to include depression claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted, but the right foot, hip, and knee disabilities are remanded for further development.