Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right wrist scar, bilateral hand carpal tunnel syndrome, and tinnitus are denied as there was no prior claim or entitlement to these conditions prior to January 24, 2018. The effective date is set at the date of claim, January 24, 2018.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was denied.,An effective date prior to February 13, 2015 for service connection of both tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss was also denied.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities from October 31, 2010 to April 3, 2019. The decision found that the service-connected conditions alone rendered her unable to maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to make a decision on his claims due to lack of medical opinions and missing records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to October 29, 2018 and at 70 percent since then. The Board has remanded the issue of TDIU prior to October 29, 2018.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,Hypercholesterolemia is not service-connected.,Erectile dysfunction, hypertension, headaches, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, lumbar radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability are all remanded for further development.,The Veteran's tinnitus began during his military service. Service connection is granted.,Hypercholesterolemia is not a disability that can be awarded by VA.,Erectile dysfunction, hypertension, headaches, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, lumbar radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability are all remanded for further development. The Veteran's service connection claims will need to be re-evaluated based on new evidence or clarification.,The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s left shoulder disability is less likely than not caused by his military service due to lack of medical records supporting a chronic condition during service, and right shoulder disability was deferred as the Veteran had not been released from his orthopedic surgeon at the time of examination. The claims are remanded for further development.,The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s left shoulder disability is less likely than not caused by his military service due to lack of medical records supporting a chronic condition during service, and right shoulder disability was deferred as the Veteran had not been released from his orthopedic surgeon at the time of examination. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's noise trauma in service resulted in his condition. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent. The Board found that the current rating adequately reflects his disability picture and no referral for extraschedular consideration was warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's statements regarding in-service noise exposure and his current symptoms are credible. However, service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a hearing disability during service or within one year after separation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence of current disabilities related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are not related to his military service.,Service connection was granted for coronary artery disease (CAD), but the Board found no evidence of its onset during service or a causal relationship.

The Veteran's tinnitus and residuals of heat stroke have been granted service connection. Service connection for hearing loss is denied, and the left knee disability claim has been remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of evidence establishing a nexus between his current conditions and active duty service. The Veteran is required to provide additional information regarding his lay assertions, and VA will conduct further examination or obtain addendum opinions as needed.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted prior to July 12, 2019. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inability to conduct VA examinations. The claims will be reviewed again with additional evidence and a medical opinion.

The Veteran's tinnitus and recurrent upper respiratory infections are granted service connection. However, the Veteran's hypertension is remanded for further review.,Service connection for tinnitus is established based on continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service connected as it was present during his active duty and has persisted since.