Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation since June 27, 2008. The Board finds that the appropriate effective date for the award of extraschedular TDIU is June 27, 2008.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding no evidence linking the current condition to service. However, it granted service connection for tinnitus based on credible reports of in-service noise exposure and its onset.,Service connection was established for tinnitus due to credible self-reports of noise exposure during active duty.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus as there was no evidence of a chronic disease during service, continuous symptoms after service, or manifestation to 10% within one year of separation.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and tinnitus, finding that the evidence does not support a link to service. Headaches have been remanded due to insufficient development.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of service connection for tinnitus and headaches. However, these claims are still being remanded as additional medical opinions are needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's tinnitus and headaches.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not involve the anatomical loss or use of both feet or one hand and one foot, nor do they cause him to be permanently bedridden or render him in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board finds that SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is not warranted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection in multiple conditions have been granted. The effective dates are not specified, and the ratings assigned are also not provided.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and consideration, including service connection claims for various disabilities and a claim of ionizing radiation exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU prior to August 16, 2019. The case is being remanded for referral to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, anxiety, and alcohol abuse, as well as tinnitus. The decision is based on the Veteran's testimony and medical opinions linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence regarding in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and fatigue have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the Veteran's incarceration and inability to attend VA examinations. The RO is instructed to make efforts to schedule the Veteran for necessary medical examinations at his prison.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the appellant's tinnitus is likely as not related to noise exposure during active duty. The appeal for multiple sclerosis and bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,Service connection for MS will be remanded because a medical opinion is needed to determine if the condition manifested within one year of separation from service or was otherwise incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the case for a determination on whether there is sufficient evidence to substantiate a reasonable possibility that the Veteran was unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities prior to July 14, 2017.

The Board has decided that the claim for service connection for vestibular disorder, including tinnitus and dizziness, needs to be remanded due to insufficient opinions in previous VA examinations. The examination is required to address whether the Veteran's dizziness is related to his service, specifically noise exposure as an ammunition specialist, and if it is aggravated by his medication for knee disability or proximately due to his tinnitus.

The Board has decided that the appellant's service is not classified as qualifying for VA benefits, and thus denied both pension and disability compensation claims. The decision is remanded to obtain missing National Guard and Army Reserve records.

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

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

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