Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Board has decided that service connection is granted for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of clear and unmistakable evidence regarding pre-existing hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left shoulder, right elbow, low back, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and chronic sinusitis disabilities. The appeal is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the claimed left ankle disability.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The Board has remanded the cases for neck disorder and vertigo secondary to hearing loss.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates for his service-connected tinnitus, but has remanded several other issues including service connection for various conditions. The Veteran is also required to provide authorization for VA to obtain certain medical records.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities, finding that the Veteran's conditions had their onset during his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for tinnitus, anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder are denied. Service connection is granted for major depressive disorder and mood disorder related to PTSD. An increased rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted, effective from March 26, 2014. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is also granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted as they are related to his exposure to acoustic trauma during his reserve service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service noise exposure. The claim was reopened due to new evidence received since the last denial.

The Board has dismissed all pending appeals due to the appellant's withdrawal of his claims.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which are currently considered unrelated to service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, foot injuries, and other disabilities, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted the Veteran's claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected, with the decision based on direct service connection due to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection for right knee osteoarthritis status post total arthroplasty.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran's current disabilities are being remanded for further examination and analysis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment since October 30, 2017. As a result, the Board has granted TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for vertigo as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus.

The Board has denied service connection for a low back disability, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss disability. The Veteran's current disabilities are not related to his active service.,The Veteran was not afforded VA examinations for his left hand, right hand, eye (dry itchy eyes), and skin disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation for the period on appeal, and the Board has granted TDIU.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeals for service connection of low back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.