Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU for the period from October 1, 2013 to October 16, 2017. The case is remanded for further evaluation of his A&A claim.

The Veteran's bilateral hand disability is denied as it did not manifest in service and is not otherwise attributable to service.,The Veteran's residuals of shingles are granted as they are related to active service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and back condition with residuals are found to be related to service, but his bilateral hearing loss is not. The Board has ordered remand for additional examinations to address the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to January 27, 2020 for service connection of residuals of traumatic brain injury with vertigo, tinnitus as residual of TBI, bilateral hearing loss, and migraine headaches. The evidence did not support a claim filed before January 27, 2020.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection.,Service connection for a dental disorder secondary to radiation treatment is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected conditions did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment outside of a protected environment, given his occupational experience and educational background. With resolution of reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, the criteria for TDIU have been met.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to missing VA treatment records and requests for private medical records. The Veteran is advised to provide names and addresses of all health care providers who have treated him for these issues.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The appeal is granted in part, with both issues being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, sleep apnea, diabetes, lumbar spine degenerative joint disease, and tinnitus, have precluded him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment. His TDIU is granted as of January 1, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The claim for lumbar spine disability is also remanded.,New evidence has been received, but it does not change the disposition of any issues.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current tinnitus is related to his in-service noise exposure and his service-connected hearing loss.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective May 11, 2016, based on his service-connected PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The effective date is set at January 25, 2016, as this is the earliest date that an increase in disability can be factually ascertainable.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to insufficient evidence showing he is unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment despite his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his active duty service.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for hearing loss is denied, and a TDIU prior to June 24, 2021, is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo, bilateral hearing loss, and essential hypertension is denied. The Veteran's tinnitus claim results in a denial of a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.,Service connection cannot be established as there is no current diagnosis or evidence of vertigo, bilateral hearing loss, or essential hypertension during the appeal period. The Veteran's tinnitus claim is also denied as his disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board granted a TDIU effective November 8, 2019.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to her in-service exposure to loud noise from aircraft engines. The decision is based on the Veteran's lay statements and a private medical opinion.