Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as both conditions are rated based on their severity under the applicable VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as both conditions are rated based on their severity under the applicable VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of tinnitus was denied as the earliest effective date assigned is June 5, 2019.

The Board dismissed the appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus. The low back disability was readjudicated and granted service connection, with the opinion that it is at least as likely as not related to peacetime service. Service connection was denied for vision disorder, kidney disorder, left ear hearing loss, and right ear hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected conditions do not preclude substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence that a formal or informal claim was filed prior to December 30, 2014.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus began during his military service and is related to noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to incomplete medical opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions based on in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active service due to exposure to noise during combat.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to in-service noise exposure. Additional examinations are needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for macular degeneration with senile cataracts and dermatochalasis, gout, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to insufficient rationale in a medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus has been reopened. The Board finds that additional development is required before it can render a decision on the merits of these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for depression and anxiety, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were denied as there was no new and material evidence to reopen the claims. The Veteran did not have a ratable disability of bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus that could be linked to his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The issues of service connection for tuberculosis, left eye injury residuals, left arm arthritis, heart condition, and skin condition are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an esophageal disorder (GERD/Barrett's esophagus), and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete records from his Army Reserves service.

The Board has remanded the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to potential exposure to noise during active duty and subsequent Reserve/NG service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development regarding his claim of entitlement to a total disability based upon individual unemployability (TDIU). His service-connected lumbar spine disability has resulted in a 40 percent rating since November 10, 2020. The TDIU claim will be evaluated considering the Veteran's bilateral hand conditions and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for medical examinations. The claims include psychiatric, alcoholism, neurological disabilities of the upper and lower extremities, headache disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, shoulder disability, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, and bilateral foot disability.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, finding that they are aggravated by the service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the issues of shortness of breath, hearing loss, and tinnitus was dismissed due to his withdrawal. The remaining claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), left wrist disorder, and dental disorder were remanded.