Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's tinnitus and right ear hearing loss have been rated based on the highest schedular ratings available. The left ear hearing loss claim is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability for VA purposes.,The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a left fibula healed fracture and scar are remanded for further examination to determine their severity.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied, but he was granted service connection for tinnitus. He also received a TDIU rating effective from December 10, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for tinnitus due to unavailability of a positive medical opinion.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that reasonable doubt should be resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral foot conditions are granted. The issues of service connection for left and right foot tarsal tunnel syndrome, peroneal tendonitis, and calcaneal spurs are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities required the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation at the aid and attendance rate.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and nonservice-connected pension due to the Veteran's failure to attend VA examinations. The issues will be reconsidered after further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his disabilities. The VA is required to provide a new examination if the existing evidence does not contain sufficient competent medical evidence to decide the claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and PTSD, as well as increased ratings for right foot plantar fasciitis and low back disorder, were granted effective April 24, 2017.,However, the effective dates for these grants are not earlier than April 24, 2017.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus and hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The effective date for the grant of service connection for tinnitus remains March 13, 2016.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the Veteran's VA treatment records and his VR&E files, as these documents are relevant to the issues on appeal.

The Veteran's application to reopen his service connection claims for headaches, lumbar spine disability, cervical spine (neck) disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability is granted. The claim for hypertension remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back disability. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and bilateral feet are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional VA medical examinations to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed left shoulder disability and tinnitus due to issues with notification of the scheduled examinations.

The Veteran's dry eye syndrome is granted with a 20 percent rating, and the maximum schedular evaluation for tinnitus is denied. Other claims are either denied or remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, lung condition (including asbestos exposure), and throat cancer residuals due to in-service asbestos exposure. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to address these issues.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted as service connected. The decision on the hearing loss is pending due to a need for additional examination.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's back disability is granted as service-connected. The left-hand, right-wrist, and left-elbow disabilities are denied. The left-knee disability is remanded for further review.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU as of November 27, 2017 due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. Prior to this date, the criteria for a TDIU were not met.