Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2021

The Board has determined that the Veteran was unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities prior to June 26, 2014. The decision grants an extraschedular TDIU for this period.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's hearing impairment is at least as likely as not due to his military noise exposure.,The Board has also granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is at least as likely as not caused by or related to the Veteran's military noise exposure.

The Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus has been withdrawn. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, claimed as PTSD, is reopened due to new and material evidence. Additional development is needed for the right ankle disability and any acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD).

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is granted as service connected. Right ear hearing loss and tinnitus are denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability, thoracolumbar spine disability, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD), hearing loss, tinnitus, cervical spine disability, and obstructive sleep apnea. The claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent effective July 16, 2012. The Veteran also received SMC based on housebound status due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his active service, and he is granted service connection for this condition.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if it is at least as likely as not related to in-service stressors.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability and bilateral tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate examination and lack of consideration of lay statements regarding continuous symptoms since service.

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

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The issues of bilateral hearing loss, neck disability, and bilateral plantar fasciitis are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and claustrophobia, is remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence of a nexus between the current disabilities and military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding it related to noise exposure in wartime service. However, the claim for bilateral hearing loss disability was denied as there is no evidence of such a condition within one year of separation from service or otherwise linked to service.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the issue of service connection for right ear hearing loss due to lack of audiometric testing.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for tinnitus and a low back compression injury has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is at least as likely as not related to his service, and therefore grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus and erectile dysfunction are service-connected. The right ear hearing loss disability is remanded for further examination, while the left ear hearing loss disability prior to October 14, 2014, is granted a compensable rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's petitions to reopen previously denied claims for service connection for various disabilities, including PTSD. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) was remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted with effective dates of November 22, 2011. Service connection for anxiety disorder is also granted as secondary to the service-connected tinnitus.