Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not service-connected as it was not shown during or within one year after his discharge from service, and the most probative evidence indicates that it is unrelated to service.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted as there is equipoise of evidence regarding whether the condition arose during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including lumbar strain, right lumbar radiculopathy, tinnitus, and hearing loss, significantly impacted his ability to work starting from July 11, 2016. The Board granted TDIU effective that date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to unclear evidence regarding current disability status, and a need for further medical opinions on etiology.

The Veteran's current tinnitus is etiologically related to service. The Board has found that the Veteran's BHL claim requires additional development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and an extraschedular rating for tinnitus are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and consideration.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted, subject to the laws and regulations governing the payment of monetary benefits.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including PTSD, CAD, HTN, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, PN of the upper and lower extremities, OSA, ventricular arrhythmia, and an acquired mental disorder other than PTSD. The appeals are now pending with the AOJ for further review.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus for further development as there are outstanding VA medical records and a need for an additional examination.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disability, tinnitus, and hearing loss did not preclude his employability prior to January 16, 2017. The Board denied the claim of entitlement to a TDIU on this basis.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied as she does not currently have a disability that meets the VA definition of hearing loss.,The Veteran's claim for tinnitus was granted as her current tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has restored service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence does not clearly and unmistakably show it is not related to service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions do not meet VA criteria for a disability. For tinnitus specifically, the Board found no causal link to his active military service due to its pre-existing nature.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, resulting in the grant of TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for left ear hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, and back condition due to insufficient evidence or inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran is requested to provide authorization for release of relevant private medical records and a VA examination will be scheduled.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for tinnitus have been denied. The Board found no evidence of in-service hearing loss, headaches, or OSA, and the medical evidence did not support a nexus between current conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity due to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II (DM) for additional development. The claim for tinnitus remains granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to additional development being necessary.

The Board has remanded the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence in the VA examiner's opinion regarding their onset during service.

Your appeals for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with these claims as they are no longer valid.