Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2020

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions are at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, and a rating of 20 percent for his left ankle disability is granted. The appeal regarding the eye disability is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral tinnitus, finding that it is related to his service-connected Meniere's disease.

The Board has found that additional development is needed regarding the Veteran's employment status and the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability. The case is being remanded for further clarification.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and left ankle arthritis as the evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of PTSD has been granted to the maximum schedular rating (100%) since March 23, 2015. As a result, his TDIU claim is dismissed because he already meets the eligibility criteria with the current PTSD rating.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,Tinnitus has been granted as the preponderance of the evidence supports its in-service onset and continuity.

The Board has granted service connection for COPD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The decision on COPD is based on asbestos exposure during service. Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded due to the need for a current examination.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder.,Service connection for pancreatitis is denied.,Service connection for restless leg condition of the right lower extremity and left lower extremity is denied.,Service connection for tinnitus is denied.,An effective date earlier than October 14, 2016 for grant of service connection for major depressive disorder is granted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,Service connection will be considered based on direct evidence rather than presumptive exposure or other theories.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) as they are rated at 60 percent combined, which is below the threshold of 70 percent required by VA regulations.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The Board finds the Veteran has bilateral hearing loss, but remands for further audiometric testing to determine if it meets VA criteria and whether related to service. Service connection for left knee disorder is granted, while right knee disorder remains unresolved.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The Veteran's residuals of frostbite of the feet are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is a symptom of the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss. Service connection was denied for the right knee disability due to lack of evidence linking the current condition to an in-service injury.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's disabilities were not incurred during or related to his military service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's tinnitus should be granted service connection. However, the decision on bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for lung disease, prostate cancer, and cholesterol have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal. The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no current diagnosis. Tinnitus has been granted as service-connected.,The remaining issues are remanded: stomach condition (claimed as ulcer), sleep apnea, hernia, and optic nerve eye condition.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to the Veteran not meeting the threshold requirements for a disability as defined by VA regulations. Service connection for tinnitus is remanded and requires further examination.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rate of special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was denied.