Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus, hemorrhoids, and allergic rhinitis have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during service or were related to in-service injuries.,Service connection for the lumbar spine disability was also denied as there is no evidence showing it began during service.

The Veteran's claim for tinnitus is dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied because the evidence does not show that it originated in service or within one year of discharge, and there is no causal link to service.,The claims for residuals of prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease, gastrointestinal disorder (PUD/GERD), migraines, and unspecified depressive disorder are all remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and diabetic peripheral sensory neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it had its onset in service.,Service connection for PTSD was also granted, recharacterizing the previously diagnosed insomnia disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient development of evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including spinal fusion, dysthymic disorder, and left lower extremity radiculopathy, render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities and his period of service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted service connection. The Board finds the evidence in equipoise as to whether the Veteran has diabetes mellitus, type 2, related to his active service. Service connection for diabetes mellitus is remanded due to conflicting medical evidence. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities secondary to diabetes mellitus are also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or chronic conditions leading to these disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's tinnitus is related to service, specifically his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from engaging in gainful employment consistent with his education and experience, thus denying a TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for tinnitus was granted with an effective date of February 23, 2018. The claim for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as the earliest evidence supporting this claim is from September 24, 2018.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, hearing loss, and tinnitus due to potential issues with evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's exposure during service is not linked to any specific conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, heart disability, left knee pain, and migraines, have prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantial gainful employment since November 11, 2005. A temporary total rating for convalescence associated with a right shoulder condition is denied, but a TDIU is granted effective November 11, 2005.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his in-service noise exposure, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tinnitus, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), and left knee disability due to incomplete development of the record. The claims are being returned for further action.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from maintaining substantially gainful employment from November 21, 2008 to March 6, 2012. The Board granted a TDIU rating during this period.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a back condition are all granted. The decision specifically mentions that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of a back condition related to his military service, including a fall during basic training.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable due to their collective impact, as he can still perform the physical and mental acts required by most jobs.