Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeals for left knee condition, hypertension, and left shoulder condition have been dismissed.,His appeal for service connection for left ear hearing loss has been denied. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a current diagnosis of hearing loss for VA purposes.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to July 26, 2017 for service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there was no receipt of a claim or evidence of entitlement before that date.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, tinnitus, and deviated septum disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since January 17, 2014. The Board has granted a TDIU effective that date.

The Veteran's service connection claims for asbestosis, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been granted. However, the effective dates prior to June 4, 2018 are denied.,An initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for tinnitus and a low back condition are granted. The claim for hearing loss is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various joint and shoulder conditions due to insufficient medical evidence. The Veteran is also being asked to undergo examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his ankle, hip, and shoulder disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for polyneuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and bilateral lower extremity meralgia paraesthetica due to insufficient medical opinions addressing their etiology.,Effective dates earlier than specified in the decision are not warranted for the grants of service connection for tinnitus, fibromyalgia, IBS, dermatitis and lipomas, vasomotor rhinitis, and PTSD/CFS.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, based on his education, skills, training, and work history.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for tinnitus. The Veteran's current tinnitus is found to be related to his active service, specifically due to in-service noise exposure. As a result, service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, Tinnitus, and Right Ear Hearing Loss, render him unemployable. The Board finds that the criteria for a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) have been met.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no current diagnoses of these conditions and insufficient evidence to link them to her military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU because he is substantially and gainfully employed, with a combined rating of 80 percent from September 15, 2011; 90 percent from December 3, 2013; and 100 percent from April 17, 2019. The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of tinnitus and hypertension for additional development due to non-compliance with previous remands.

The Board has granted service connection for thoracolumbar spine disability, left ankle disability, tinnitus, and obstructive sleep apnea. The conditions are deemed to have been incurred during active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence is at least in approximate balance with regard to showing these conditions are related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus and left ankle strain were granted service connection, but the Veteran does not have bilateral hearing loss for VA purposes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss due to issues with credibility of statements and lack of consideration of delayed onset hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected asthma, diverticulitis, ventral hernia, lumbar strain, tinnitus, and hemorrhoids have not precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for IBS prior to June 19, 2018, and in excess of 30 percent thereafter has been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for left hip arthritis, groin disorder manifested by pain, and tinnitus. The Veteran is awaiting additional VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his reduced sense of smell, obstructive sleep apnea, and hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus must be remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.