Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities in accordance with VA standards, and the conditions are not linked to military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bladder cancer and kidney removal, have rendered him unemployable since May 1, 2010. The Board has granted a TDIU effective from that date.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder, tinnitus, and hearing loss have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for TBI residuals, PTSD, left foot condition, right foot condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, and tinnitus due to a lack of issuance of a statement of the case.

The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating may be warranted based on additional evidence of functional loss. The Veteran also has service-connected migraine headaches and tinnitus, but no current effective date for these conditions.,The Veteran's hearing loss claim remains pending as VA treatment records are still outstanding.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to in-service noise exposure.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are due to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a low back disability have been granted. Service connection is established for these conditions based on direct evidence of their onset during or related to his military service.

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

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for chronic kidney disease due to potential exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's service in Vietnam is presumed, but not all diseases are listed as presumptively related to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's hyperacusis and tinnitus are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,PTSD was initially granted, but the higher rating claim is denied as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome and acquired psychiatric disorder, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since June 1, 2017. The Board has granted a TDIU rating on an extraschedular basis for this period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, pes planus with plantar fasciitis, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction, rendered him incapable of obtaining and maintaining gainful employment from April 23, 2020.

The Veteran's tinnitus and skin condition are granted service connection. The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine strain is remanded for a new examination to assess current severity, including flare-ups. Service connection for IBS is also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied in January 2011. He filed a petition to reopen his claims on May 31, 2018, which was granted with an effective date of May 31, 2018. The Board found no earlier effective date is warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning in the October 2017 VA examination regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss. A new medical opinion is needed to determine if the hearing loss is related to service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, resulting in their dismissal.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions due to incomplete or outdated medical records. The Veteran is asked to provide updated VA and private treatment records.

Service connection for ischemic heart disease, to include coronary atherosclerosis, is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agent during service in Korea. The Veteran's skin cancer and hearing loss are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence received since the March 2016 rating decision. The Veteran's assertions include exposure to noise during service, post-service occupational noise exposure, and long-standing hearing problems.