Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to March 9, 2017 was denied as he did not meet the percentage rating criteria for consideration of a TDIU due to his service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and headaches is granted. However, the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for his right ankle disability remains denied.,Service connection for left lower extremity amputation, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and headaches are all established by evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability (to include as secondary to a service-connected disability), and tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims of service connection for a psychiatric disability, sleep apnea, hypertension, hypothyroidism, left knee disability, and left ankle disability are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The claims for initial compensable ratings for bilateral varicocele with residual pain on the left and hematochezia are remanded.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as they have been granted. The back disability appeal is remanded for further review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his right knee and hip conditions, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. As such, he is granted a TDIU.

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

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is denied as it is not related to his service or a service-connected disability. His claim for bilateral tinnitus is granted.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's death and service connection claims due to an inability to retrieve documents submitted by the appellant. The appellant is given the opportunity to provide these documents in paper or readable CD format.

The Board dismissed the claims of tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and a foot disorder as they were already resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's application to reopen claims for service connection for residuals of dental trauma, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right knee injury, and right ankle injury has been granted. The claims are remanded for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded due to the need for further consideration by the Director of Compensation and Pension Service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and set the effective date to June 6, 1978. The decision also addressed a claim of clear and unmistakable error in the September 1978 rating decision denying service connection.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including earlier effective dates and increased ratings. The cause of death is also being reviewed.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to work. The matter will also be referred to the Director of Compensation and Pension Services for consideration of extraschedular TDIU.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a right foot disability, a right ankle disability, and chest pain have been withdrawn.,Service connection has been granted for tinnitus.

The Veteran is granted service connection for tinnitus, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his back disability, tinnitus, and allergic rhinitis.