Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Board denied service connection for bilateral foot condition, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or in-service incurrence.,Service connection was not granted as the Appellant failed to meet his burden of proving aggravation of preexisting foot conditions during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inconsistencies in the October 2015 VA examiner's opinion regarding the May 1969 audiogram results. A new VA opinion is needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) on an extraschedular basis, finding that his service-connected disabilities alone did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and gastritis due to insufficient evidence or need for further examination. The SMC claim is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a referral to VA's Director of Compensation Services for extraschedular consideration of the Veteran's TDIU claim due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as his combined ratings are insufficient to qualify and he is capable of performing substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted as service-connected.,Both conditions were found to have onset during active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for tinnitus is denied as there was no communication indicating an intent to apply for benefits related to tinnitus prior to March 31, 2016.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including GERD, left and right knee arthritis, left great toe bunionectomy residuals, tinnitus, right wrist surgery residuals, right thumb strain, and right hallux valgus, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU and established basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to insufficient medical evidence on file. The claims include service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a bilateral arm skin disability, a head or facial skin disability, and a right eye disability.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of tinnitus first manifested in service. However, service connection for left ear hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of an increase in severity during service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for tinnitus is reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and identifying any non-VA provider records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted. The decision also includes remand orders for the remaining issues.

The Board has determined that the May 2019 VA Form 10182, which was used to appeal in the modernized system (AMA), is invalid due to an administrative error. The appeal will now be considered under the legacy system and a Statement of the Case must be issued.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected due to exposure to loud noise during his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient medical opinion regarding their relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right arm numbness, tinnitus, and obstructive sleep apnea due to potential discrepancies in diagnoses and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the cases due to lack of current VA treatment records and for an updated audiological examination.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection of tinnitus and has determined that it is etiologically related to his period of active service. The decision also grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed. The remaining issues have been remanded.