Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings are granted, but the claim regarding dental disability is remanded due to issues of CUE in prior rating decisions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new vocational rehabilitation evaluation to consider his current service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to pursue a nursing degree.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted, as the evidence shows a link between his in-service exposure to noise and current tinnitus.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's tinnitus claim, including a missing VA medical examination and updated treatment records.

The Veteran's hyperlipidemia, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and acquired psychiatric disorder (depression and anxiety) are not service-connected.,Diabetes mellitus is remanded for further review due to herbicide agent exposure.,Right lower extremity neuropathy, left lower extremity neuropathy, right upper extremity neuropathy, and left upper extremity neuropathy are secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II and require further review.,Hypertension is remanded as it may be related to herbicide agent exposure or a heart disability.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but dismissed the claim of bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and neuropathy of his extremities, prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of in-service onset or causation.

The Board has not decided the service connection claims for right and left knee disorders, but has reopened the claim of tinnitus. The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for tinnitus service connection was denied as the claim to reopen was received on February 21, 2018.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the percentage requirements for consideration of TDIU, and his unemployability is due to his service-connected conditions. The Board granted TDIU based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's mental and physical disabilities make him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus is at least as likely as not related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the other issues due to lack of examination or evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the claim of bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status prior to February 16, 2016 was denied. However, from April 17, 2015 to February 15, 2016, he met the criteria for blindness in both eyes having only light perception, which granted him special monthly compensation at a 50% rate.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder) due to incomplete development. The RO is instructed to obtain all relevant medical records from VA and private providers.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to failure of VA examinations and lack of notification. The issues include left eye disorder, genitourinary disorder, sinus disorder, skin disorder (including skin cancer), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, but has remanded for further examination regarding his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service noise exposure during active duty.