Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted. The claim for gastrointestinal disorder, to include IBS, is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension due to a lack of recent VA audiological examinations and an inaccurate history of symptom onset.

The Veteran's bilateral eye disorder, including compound myopia astigmatism and presbyopia, is not service-connected as it is considered a congenital or developmental defect.,Bilateral hearing loss was not shown to be related to service. The Veteran did not have hearing loss within one year of separation from service nor does the evidence support a finding that his current bilateral hearing loss disability is related to service.,Tinnitus was not shown to be related to service. The Veteran did not have tinnitus within one year of separation from service nor does the evidence support a finding that his current tinnitus disability is related to service.,The acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, is not shown to be related to service. The Veteran did not have an acquired psychiatric disorder within one year of separation from service nor does the evidence support a finding that his current acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service.,Hypertension was not shown to be related to service. The Veteran did not have hypertension within one year of separation from service nor does the evidence support a finding that his current hypertension disability is related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for earlier effective date for tinnitus, additional compensation for a helpless child, and service connection for mitral valve prolapse, shin splints, right shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, IBS, and cervical spine disability has been dismissed.,Service connection was denied for right shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, and IBS due to lack of evidence linking the conditions to service.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the claims for coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure due to potential asbestos exposure.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for tinnitus and right foot condition, but has remanded both issues due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate medical opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disorder, diagnosed as a lumbosacral strain. The claims for right ankle disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection and increased rating claims for various hand, knee, ankle, and tinnitus conditions is being remanded due to procedural issues under the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act (AMA).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he does not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence during the appeal period. The RO will issue a Statement of the Case (SOC) for these issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss due to potential secondary causes. The case is now before the Board again.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded and will require further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been reopened. The Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to service, thus granting service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and occupational background.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in approximate balance as to whether these conditions are related to exposure to acoustic trauma during service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and residuals of a right ring finger injury. The Veteran's claims for bladder cancer and injuries to the index and long fingers of his right hand have been dismissed.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is found to have clearly and unmistakably preexisted service but no aggravation was found. Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are also being examined.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed. The claims of COPD and a chronic respiratory disorder other than COPD were withdrawn by the Veteran, while his claims for tinnitus, low back disorder, PN of the RUE, LUE, RLE, and LLE were denied.