Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment, and his TDIU claim is denied.

The Veteran's spouse is not eligible for PCAFC benefits due to a lack of caregiver training and the failure to complete assessments within 90 days. The Board has remanded the case to ensure proper completion of these requirements.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims will be reviewed again with a focus on whether there is a link between the conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have begun during active service and granted.,His bilateral hearing loss and osteoarthritis of the right knee are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,Tinnitus is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss.,<unknown>,Anemia and cardiac disability are remanded for further examination and opinion.,<unknown>

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been added to the record since the prior final denials for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, shrapnel wound, left arm, and hypertension. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss for further examination as the current VA opinion is inadequate.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus began during his military service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the case for further action on bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, so the claims are dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss and a higher rating for tinnitus has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an award of a compensable rating for hearing loss or a higher rating for tinnitus.

The Board has found that new and relevant evidence was received to readjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and chronic sinusitis. The claims are being remanded due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, coronary artery disease, tinnitus, and skin disability affecting the feet, preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted TDIU based on the Veteran's physical limitations due to his heart condition and hearing impairment, as well as his mental health issues.

The Board has found the VA's decision to deny PCAFC benefits was inadequate and remanded for an updated medical review. The case is now back with the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's claims for higher evaluations of service-connected tinnitus, PTSD, and hypertension have been denied. The claim for TDIU has also been denied.

The Board has denied service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran did not have chronic symptoms of these conditions during or immediately after service, and there is no evidence linking them to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for higher ratings and entitlement to TDIU due to incomplete development of records, including VA treatment records. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are being evaluated by a qualified medical examiner to determine their combined effects on his ability to work.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if there is a relationship between the Veteran's current gastrointestinal, gastroesophageal, and right knee disabilities and his active-duty service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted service connection, while alopecia areata is denied. The Veteran's hypertension is granted secondary to a depressive disorder.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea claim is remanded for further development.