Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus due to audio malfunctions during a previous hearing. The VA examiner will need to provide an opinion on whether it is as likely as not that the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his service connection claims for various conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the case is remanded for a new examination to determine if the Veteran has a current hearing loss disability for VA purposes.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is etiologically related to his active service, and therefore grants entitlement to service connection for tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and cervical spine disorder have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability during the appeal period.,There is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been granted service connection. The rating for prostate cancer has been increased to 40 percent.

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum allowable level of 10 percent, and there are no additional manifestations not covered by the rating criteria. The claim for a higher rating is denied.,There is insufficient evidence to establish that the Veteran had migraines during service or within one year post-service, nor is there any indication they are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for brain aneurysm, vertigo, double vision, hypertension, and tinnitus due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection. The Veteran is presumed exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his peripheral vascular disease and PTSD, have resulted in significant physical limitations requiring modifications in his home. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain medical opinions clarifying the relationship between his service-connected conditions and his need for specially adapted housing.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have begun during active service and granted.,Issues related to shin splints, left foot disability, right foot disability, tendonitis of the knee, left knee disability, bone fractures, back disability, dysentery, allergies, and TBI residuals are remanded for further development.,The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have begun during active service and granted.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and effective dates have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea, right knee condition (to include as secondary to left knee condition), and left ear hearing loss.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for reopening of his service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that new and material evidence was submitted. The Board also found that both conditions are related to in-service noise exposure.

Service connection has been granted for tinnitus, back disability (lumbago), hypertension, and right elbow condition.,Pending further development: Service connection is being considered for recurrent sinusitis, recurrent bronchitis, right eustachian tube dysfunction, left eustachian tube dysfunction, right metatarsalgia, and left metatarsalgia.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive features is granted as it is related to his fear of hostile military activity during service in the Republic of Vietnam.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are both granted as they are related to his wartime service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The remaining issues have been remanded due to the need for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to clarify whether the Veteran currently has a right ear hearing loss disability for VA purposes. The claim of service connection for right ear hearing loss disability is being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left ankle disability has been reopened, and he is now entitled to have his case reviewed on the merits.,Service connection for tinnitus has been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to potential aggravation of pre-existing conditions during active duty service.