Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to April 13, 2016, for entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The issues are inextricably intertwined with a claim of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the October 2008 rating decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting his lower extremities and type 2 diabetes mellitus with associated erectile dysfunction and hearing loss, render him incapable of re-entering the workforce due to physical limitations. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the case for a VA examination to determine the etiology of any hearing loss.

Service connection is granted for a low back disability and tinnitus. Service connection is denied for right ear hearing loss.,The Veteran's left ear hearing loss claim is remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records and completion of a VA Form 21-8940.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and right shoulder condition due to inadequate opinions in the previous VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate examination in October 2016. The case will be processed as though the request for a videoconference hearing was withdrawn, and the Board can now proceed with an additional VA opinion.

The Board has remanded the cases of tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss for additional development to address whether these conditions are related to service, including in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's appeals for tinnitus and chronic bronchitis were dismissed. The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder was reopened, but the appeal remains pending as a remand is required to address the issue of insomnia.

The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss but granted service connection for tinnitus.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his military service, specifically the noise exposure from weapons during combat. Service connection for tinnitus has been granted.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy is remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) on an extraschedular basis, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the percentage requirements for a schedular TDIU rating prior to July 9, 2012. The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to an extraschedular TDIU rating for referral to the Director of Compensation Service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss due to his death before a decision could be made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to January 3, 2017, finding that her service-connected conditions did not render her unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

Service connection granted for tinnitus, a right knee condition, and osteoporosis of the skull secondary to hyperparathyroidism.,The Veteran's claims were reopened due to new evidence provided since their previous denials.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED for additional development of issues including service connection for right leg/ankle, right knee, and left leg/ankle disabilities; increased rating for facial scars; and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depression and anxiety) and hearing loss, tinnitus, and ear pain. Service connection for a right foot disability is also REMANDED.