Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's tinnitus has been rated at 10 percent since the appeal period began. The issues of service connection for back disability, sleep apnea, hypertension, and headache have all been remanded by the Board.,The Veteran is currently receiving a 70 percent rating for PTSD effective January 7, 2015.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus, total left hip arthroplasty as secondary to right knee arthritis, and cellulitis of the feet. However, service connection for cellulitis of the feet is remanded due to lack of supporting medical evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis B, a mental disorder, and tinnitus. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of any condition during or near the pendency of the claim.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss have been granted. The remaining issues of service connection for various conditions are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, and his service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating prior to May 6, 2014, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, low back strain, cervical strain, right ankle strain, tinnitus, eczema, and headaches, render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both upper extremities.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss due to noise exposure during active duty. Service connection is also granted for tinnitus as it was likely caused by noise exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied in November 2012, but a new claim was submitted on July 27, 2016. The effective date of the grant of service connection for tinnitus is set at July 27, 2016.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for adjustment disorder with depressed mood was denied in November 2012, but a new claim was submitted on July 27, 2016. The effective date of the grant of service connection for adjustment disorder with depressed mood is set at July 27, 2016.,The Veteran's hypertension has not been shown to be related to her military service and thus she does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it began in service and has continued to the present. However, his bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of a disability within one year after separation from service.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus remains denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including COPD, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, gall bladder removal complications, inguinal hernia, left and right knee conditions, rotator cuff tears, and sleep apnea. The case must be returned to VA for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and tinnitus have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims.,Service connection was denied for obstructive sleep apnea due to lack of in-service complaints or treatment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone do not render him helpless to the extent that he requires regular aid and attendance. The need for such assistance primarily stems from non-service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right knee disability, and left knee disability. The conditions are deemed to have onset in service due to noise exposure during military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a bilateral sinus disorder, a bilateral knee disorder, and skeletal arthritis due to lack of evidence demonstrating current disabilities or in-service events/diseases related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left shoulder condition with arthritis, back condition with osteoarthritis, ischemic heart disease (IHD) and coronary artery disease (CAD), and right foot condition due to outstanding medical records from Wyoming Health Care Center.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service in Vietnam. Service connection is also granted for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but denied for vascular dementia.