Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2020

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the Veteran’s claims for gastrointestinal disability and headaches can be decided, as VA did not substantially comply with the December 2017 Board remand.,The Veteran's hearing loss of the right ear claim was denied because there is no evidence of current disability in accordance to VA standards.

The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to October 25, 2011 for the award of service connection for tinnitus has been dismissed. The claim for service connection for a left shoulder disorder is remanded due to new and material evidence having been received.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disorder is reopened based on additional VA treatment records showing X-ray evidence of degenerative changes and a diagnosis of rotator cuff disorder, which may be related to the in-service injury. The claim for service connection for a left hand disorder (secondary to a left shoulder disorder) and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) are also remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma is remanded due to his failure to report for a VA examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus and OSA have been granted service connection.,Service connection for prostate gland disability is dismissed, as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his in-service noise exposure. Service connection was denied for left ear hearing loss due to lack of evidence showing a current disability.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for peripheral vascular disease, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and tinnitus as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

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

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus and remanded the issues of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and left knee disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the remaining issues due to incomplete records.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for additional development due to insufficient examination reports and potential exposure during reserve service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's prolonged noise exposure during service is at least as likely as not responsible for her current condition. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied due to insufficient evidence linking the disability to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted, with an effective date of August 15, 2012. The Board found that the Veteran had continuous symptoms since discharge from service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted. The claim for high blood pressure has been remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for an extraschedular determination based on his service-connected disabilities and unemployability.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding his tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The issues of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and entitlement to a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss are also remanded.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD.,Left ear hearing loss has not been shown during the appeal period.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied both claims as there is no evidence that his current conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus claims are denied as they do not warrant a higher rating.,Service connection for various conditions is remanded due to outstanding medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus due to insufficient reasoning in the January 2012 VA examiner's opinion. The examiner did not provide a well-reasoned explanation regarding whether the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active service, including noise exposure during Air National Guard service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.