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 connecting his current tinnitus to his active military service.

The Board has granted a TDIU as of June 18, 2012, finding that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities precluded her from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's tinnitus was first experienced during active service and has persisted, warranting the grant of service connection.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for arthritis is denied.,Service connection for PTSD is denied.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, to include depression, is denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus was first experienced during active service and has persisted, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating of total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) because the evidence did not show that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the preexistence and aggravation of hearing loss disability during service, and for a determination on whether tinnitus is related to active service.

The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his neck injury and other orthopedic conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD, and TDIU due to outstanding VA records and the need for updated examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee arthroplasty, secondary to his service-connected right knee disability and remanded the cases for further development regarding a rating increase for depression and anxiety associated with his right knee disability, service connection for bilateral hearing loss, and service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but remanded both issues due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has granted service connection for a back condition, cervical spine condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.,Service connection is established for these conditions based on continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus have been remanded due to insufficient evidence in the previous decision. The Board requires an addendum opinion from a clinician to address whether these conditions are related to service, including exposure to hazardous noise.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened, with the claim for tinnitus being granted. The claim for hypertension has been dismissed. The case is remanded for a new examination to determine if the Veteran's hearing loss began during or is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, and basal cell carcinoma due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus due to incomplete development of records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and correctly assess the Veteran's claims for lichen simplex chronicus, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a right knee disability. The decision will be remanded to allow for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's tinnitus, generalized anxiety disorder and initial insomnia were found to have onset in service. Service connection was granted for these conditions. The Veteran's hypopigmented lesions, GERD, and lumbar strain are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, feet calluses, and bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. Service connection for a left ankle disability and hypertension were not established.,Service connection for tinnitus was granted as the evidence showed current symptoms consistent with the Veteran's in-service noise exposure.