Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus was denied, but the appeal is remanded due to new evidence received. The right foot strain claim remains pending and will be readjudicated.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for tinnitus has been dismissed due to their passing away during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, ischemic heart disease, bilateral hearing loss, degenerative disc disease, tinnitus, and left-hand fracture, prevent him from securing or following any substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, scar of the right knee, and bilateral tinnitus due to discrepancies in the record.,Service connection was denied for a scar of the right knee as there is no evidence linking it to service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of VA treatment records from VAMC Long Beach. The Veteran is asked to provide information about any private treatment records related to his hearing issues.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient rationale in the VA examiner's opinion. The Veteran is presumed to have been exposed to noise during service, but his current hearing loss and tinnitus are attributed to post-service occupational noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient schedular criteria for a TDIU and requires consideration by the Director of Compensation Service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and secondary service connection for tinnitus. Bilateral hearing loss is found to be due to noise exposure in service, while tinnitus is linked to the service-connected hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on four different conditions have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that his current diagnosis of tinnitus is at least as likely as not related to noise exposure during service.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the preponderance of evidence is against a link to service. The Veteran's lower back disorder, skin cancer, and chronic bronchitis are remanded for further examination.,Service connection for a lower back disorder, skin cancer, and chronic bronchitis secondary to herbicide exposure in-service are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical opinions to address the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as any acquired psychiatric disability. The cases are not resolved yet.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected, and his effective date for the grant of service connection for unspecified depressive disorder is set at April 17, 2016.,Effective dates for the grants of service connection for lumbar strain with IVDS, TBI, s/p fall, and right knee PFPS are withdrawn.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran had a current disability of tinnitus noted during service with continuity of symptoms since discharge. Service connection was denied for bilateral hearing loss due to lack of evidence showing it manifested during or within one year after service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The Board finds that the evidence supports a grant of service connection for tinnitus, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to inadequate medical opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are due to noise exposure during military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims on appeal, including obtaining SSA and VAMC records, providing addendum opinions regarding HTN, and assessing the current severity of his service-connected disabilities. The appeals are REMANDED.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation by reason of being permanently housebound or needing aid and attendance. The combined rating is insufficient to warrant a TDIU.