Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's tinnitus symptoms have been continuous since service and the Board has found that they are related to in-service noise exposure. Service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to issues with scheduling VA examinations at his correctional facility. The appeals are related and must be addressed together.

The claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD or adjustment disorder with associated substance and/or alcohol abuse, is remanded due to the need for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal was granted, receiving a separate rating of 10 percent for dizziness associated with his service-connected tinnitus. The highest possible rating for tinnitus is already in place.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issues of service connection for back, right knee, and left knee disorders due to a lack of adequate medical opinion regarding their etiology.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim for VA survivor's pension benefits with aid and attendance, as her income does not exceed the maximum annual pension rate. The decision also notes that she is entitled to a deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses.

The Veteran's appeal regarding bilateral hearing loss and respiratory disorder has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals for these issues.,Service connection for tinnitus was granted, with a disability rating of 30 percent assigned.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on six different conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's tinnitus and loss of taste have been granted service connection. The Veteran's sleep disorder is remanded for further examination.,Service connection has been established for tinnitus, loss of taste secondary to a service-connected condition (tympanoplasty), and PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted. The Board found that the Veteran experienced noise exposure during his military service, which is considered sufficient to establish a link between his current conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension due to insufficient evidence on their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for back injury and head injury have been reopened, with new evidence showing current diagnoses of lumbosacral strain and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, as well as continuity of symptoms since in-service injuries. The claim for bilateral hearing loss has not met VA criteria.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disorder, tinnitus, lumbar spine disorder, residuals of head injury (including memory loss), and headaches have been remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure in Thailand. Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic chin pain, hearing loss, and tinnitus. The claim for chronic chin pain was denied as new and material evidence had not been received to reopen it. Service connection for hearing loss was also denied due to lack of a current disability meeting VA criteria.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and all issues have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities, finding no evidence of in-service noise exposure or continuity of symptoms post-service.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's motion for revision of a June 2012 decision that granted service connection for tinnitus, right ear hearing loss, and a vestibular disorder. The motion did not meet the threshold requirements to establish clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to October 27, 2016.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The Board found that the Veteran had a current diagnosis of tinnitus and credible reports of its onset during service, resolving all doubts in his favor. Service connection for neck disorder, radiculopathy of upper extremities, right shoulder disorder, and left ankle disorder is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran meets the schedular requirements for TDIU and his service-connected disabilities are so severe as to preclude all forms of substantially gainful employment.