Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for neck disorder, tinnitus, left hip disorder, and right hip disorder due to the need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than November 9, 2016, for the grant of service connection for a hernia repair scar was denied. The Board found that there is no evidence showing any communication prior to November 9, 2016, indicating intent to file such a claim.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and right ear hearing loss were both remanded as the evidence did not support current diagnoses of these conditions. The Board noted that there was no recent diagnosis of left ear hearing loss disability for VA purposes.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence is in approximate balance as to whether these conditions had their onset during military service.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied right ear hearing loss. Service connection is also remanded for arthritis, type II diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation until his retirement in December 2018 due to health issues and 'life in general'.

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating allowed under VA guidelines.,Diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent and does not meet criteria for a higher rating as it does not require insulin or restricted diet regulation.,Erectile dysfunction is not deformed to warrant a compensable rating.,TDIU was denied prior to February 28, 2013 due to the Veteran's previous employment. TDIU was granted beginning February 28, 2013.,The Veteran was found to be marginally employed and thus eligible for TDIU beginning February 28, 2013.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions are at least as likely as not related to his active service due to noise exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his psychiatric disorder and recurrent kidney stones, have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's attorney has withdrawn the appeal of the tinnitus claim, leaving no issues for the Board to consider.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right and left ankle disabilities, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The VA examinations are needed to address the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left knee torn ACL including meniscus tear, left ankle disability, right wrist disability, tinnitus, and right knee disability. The reasons given were that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, based on his history, education, skill, and training.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his in-service hazardous noise exposure.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as she withdrew these claims. The claim for service connection for a foot disorder is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for right ear hearing loss.,Service connection was established for left ear hearing loss due to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for tinnitus and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his disabilities due to incomplete development, including a need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus as secondary to service-connected left ear hearing loss. However, the claim for right ear hearing loss remains pending and requires further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are related to his in-service acoustic trauma, and thus service connection is granted.