Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection were not filed within one year of his separation from active duty, and thus the effective dates for these conditions are denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is attributable to noise exposure during his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection, while his bilateral hearing loss and PTSD were denied. The right eye blindness and low back disability issues are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right and left carotid artery blockage, neuropathy of the upper extremities, and neurobehavioral effects are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology.,Additional development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of records.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied.,Service connection was not granted as the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a current disability of bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's bilateral shoulder tendonitis is granted as service-connected.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected. Other issues on appeal, including those related to the Veteran's spine, hips, and knees, were denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA audiological examination records and determining whether an extraschedular rating is warranted for tinnitus.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it is considered a direct result of his in-service noise exposure, and the Board found that there was sufficient evidence to support this conclusion.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are found to be etiologically related to acoustic trauma sustained in active service.,The Veteran's PTSD is found to have been caused by or the result of active service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and an opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss.

The Board has denied service connection for lower back disability and remanded the claims of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for urethral stricture is remanded. The claims for service connection of a psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and earlier effective date are also remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of a psychiatric disorder (schizoaffective disorder) is remanded. His TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with the remaining issues on appeal.,The Veteran's claims for service connection of headaches and bilateral hearing loss are remanded. The earlier effective date for urethral stricture remains pending.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of bilateral hearing loss is remanded. His TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with the remaining issues on appeal.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of tinnitus is remanded. His TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with the remaining issues on appeal.,The earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for urethral stricture remains pending. The Veteran's TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with the remaining issues on appeal.,The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, previously diagnosed as chronic acquired psychiatric disorder with PTSD and depressive disorder, was granted a 70% rating effective March 31, 2015. He also received a TDIU.,He has other service-connected conditions including multisystem illness, degenerative joint disease of the left knee, tinnitus, and hearing loss of the left ear.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits were granted effective March 21, 2015. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the left knee disability rating issue.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have had its onset in service and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a back disorder, and tinnitus. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.