Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2020

The Veteran meets the schedular percentage requirements for TDIU due to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which result in a combined rating of 60 percent. The Board finds that his service-connected disabilities prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

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 military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding no new and material evidence to support these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a relationship to service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it had its onset during his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for tinnitus, right knee condition, bilateral hearing loss, traumatic brain injury (TBI) residuals, and insomnia due to incomplete records from VA medical centers.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to potential issues with the VA audiology evaluation. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability remains denied as new and material evidence was not presented.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and COPD due to inadequate rationale in the previous VA opinions. The Veteran's service connection claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The cases for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral shoulder disability are remanded due to incomplete records.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, left ankle disorder, prostate cancer (secondary to asbestos exposure), right knee disorder, lower back disorder, tinnitus, and sarcoidosis. The claims are being reviewed due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been granted a maximum disability rating of 10 percent.,Service connection for the left foot condition, anaphylaxis (bee sting allergy), and psoriasis is granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected due to in-service noise exposure. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and right shoulder disability are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss disability, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right and left upper extremities, and right leg varicose veins have been denied.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are currently rated as follows: 10 percent for tinnitus; 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss disability; 10 percent for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity prior to November 27, 2013 and from November 1, 2015; 10 percent for carpal tunnel syndrome of the left upper extremity prior to November 27, 2013 and from November 1, 2015; and 10 percent for right leg varicose veins.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service. The Board also found that any current hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to military noise exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities make it impossible for him to secure and maintain gainful employment, so a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is granted.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for psychiatric disorder, lumbar spine disability, migraine headaches, and Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome due to new evidence. The remaining issues are remanded for further review.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have had its onset during service and the Board finds in favor of granting service connection for this condition.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to noise exposure during service. The Veteran’s claim for secondary service connection based on his service-connected generalized arthralgias is also denied.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is found to have had its onset during service and the Board finds in favor of granting service connection for this condition, as it is considered secondary to his service-connected generalized arthralgias. The claim for secondary service connection based on his service-connected esophagitis with hiatal hernia is also denied.,The Veteran's neck disorder is found not related to service and the Board finds in favor of denying service connection for this condition. The claims for secondary service connection based on his service-connected arthralgias are also denied.,The Veteran's neck scar is found not related to service and the Board finds in favor of denying service connection for this condition. The claims for secondary service connection based on his service-connected arthralgias are also denied.,The Veteran's right arm disorder is found not related to service and the Board finds in favor of denying service connection for this condition. The claim for secondary service connection based on his service-connected neck disorder is also denied.,The Veteran's left arm disorder is found not related to service and the Board finds in favor of denying service connection for this condition. The claim for secondary service connection based on his service-connected neck disorder is also denied.,The Veteran's low back scar is found not related to service and the Board finds in favor of denying service connection for this condition. The claims for secondary service connection based on his service-connected arthralgias are also denied.,The Veteran's right leg disorder is found not related to service and the Board finds in favor of denying service connection for this condition. The claim for secondary service connection based on his service-connected arthralgias is also denied.,The Veteran's left shoulder disorder separate and distinct from service-connected generalized arthralgia is found not related to service and the Board finds in favor of denying service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for hearing loss was reopened and remanded. The claim for tinnitus remains denied.