Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2020

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and any in-service noise exposure. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's tinnitus began during service or is related to an in-service injury.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not render him permanently housebound or in need of regular aid and attendance, as his disabilities were not severe enough to require such assistance. The Board denied the claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection and a 20% rating for varicose veins is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate examinations that did not address the fact that the Veteran had normal hearing on separation, and the lack of data provided for his hearing at 3000 hertz.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives and a need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran did not meet the criteria and that there was no CUE in the December 2010 rating decision.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service exposure to hazardous noises.,Both conditions were found to meet the criteria for service connection as they have been diagnosed since separation from active duty.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are granted. The Veteran's PTSD and diabetes mellitus ratings are remanded, as is his claim for right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for tinnitus was granted, and he is now entitled to service connection for tinnitus.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted service connection with an effective date of November 28, 2017. A separate rating for OSA is denied. Service connection for migraine headaches and tinnitus were granted, while vertigo remains denied.

The Veteran's claims for initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, and effective dates earlier than July 12, 2017 for the awards of service connection for allergic dermatitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae are denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for allergic dermatitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae is remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not service-connected, but has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss disability, lumbar spine disability, and psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as it is at least as likely as not related to exposure to acoustic trauma during active duty. Service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability, lumbar spine disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and psychiatric disorder are remanded due to the need for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple issues are being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and opinions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a cardiovascular disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted. The appeals of the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a temporary total disability evaluation following an August 8, 2009 spondylolisthesis surgery were dismissed.

The Veteran's tinnitus and throat pain have been granted service connection, but the issue of an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss has been remanded.

The Board has decided that another remand is necessary before the matter of the Veteran's entitlement to a TDIU can be adjudicated. The RO must obtain an opinion from a qualified clinician regarding the functional impact of the Veteran’s service-connected disabilities, in combination, on his employability.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a psychiatric disorder was denied. The Board found no evidence of a diagnosed psychiatric condition.,A rating in excess of 10% for tinnitus was also denied, as the Veteran is already receiving the maximum schedular rating.