Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2021

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus, left ear hearing loss, and other conditions are service-connected. However, several issues related to knee conditions, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), phlebitis, bronchitis, undiagnosed illness, and fatigue have been remanded for further evaluation due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus, finding that these conditions are causally related to conceded in-service noise exposure.

The Board has withdrawn the issues of increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The claim for service connection for a low back disability is being remanded due to new evidence received in March 2021. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder with anxious distress, moderate-severe with psychotic features, anxiety, dysthymic disorder, and an adjustment disorder, has been granted. The issues of service connection for migraines, low back disability, and obstructive sleep apnea are being remanded.

The Board has determined that the VA examination reports are inadequate and remands the cases for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the claims for a back disability and right upper extremity neuropathy.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to lack of substantial compliance with previous orders. The Veteran's representative argues that his hearing loss is a case of delayed onset, caused by noise exposure during service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the initial compensable evaluation for interstitial lung disease is remanded due to a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for tinnitus and TDIU due to inadequate examination findings. The Veteran is seeking higher ratings for his service-connected tinnitus, which he contends affects multiple aspects of his daily life.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new evidence received since the last final denial. The Veteran's claim for PTSD is considered part of his reopened claim for a nervous condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to in-service noise exposure, and thus service connection is granted for both conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hip disability has been reopened, but the evidence does not support her contention that she incurred such a condition in service.,Service connection was denied for both a left hip disability and tinnitus. The Veteran's tinnitus was granted as it is presumed to have started during service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a link between these conditions and active duty service.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for further development. The Veteran's initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is denied, and his right thumb and elbow disabilities are also remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder and tinnitus, finding that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions and that continuity of symptomatology has not been established. The Veteran did not have tinnitus during service or within one year after service, and his exposure to noise was not conceded.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions are at least as likely as not related to his military noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted, as both conditions are found to be related to his military service.

The Board dismissed all appeals related to the Veteran's claims due to his death.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of these conditions.,Service connection was also denied for lumbosacral strain as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to this condition.