Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's bilateral tinnitus is granted service connection as it began during service and has persisted.,Service connection for memory loss is denied due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's appeal of his service connection claim for tinnitus was improperly placed on the Board's Hearing Docket under VA's Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) system. The case is being remanded to be readjudicated in the legacy system.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rated at least 70 percent combined throughout, but the Board found that they do not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and experience.

The Board has remanded the claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further medical evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2, dilated cardiomyopathy, stroke residuals, deep venous thrombosis of the right lower extremity, and deep venous thrombosis of the left lower extremity. The claim for service connection for deep vein thrombosis of the right upper extremity is remanded.

The Veteran's TBI residuals were rated at level 2 from August 28, 2015 to November 15, 2020.,From January 20, 2016 to November 15, 2020, the Veteran's OSA required a CPAP machine.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, fibromyalgia, lumbar spine disability, bilateral knee conditions, tinnitus, dermatitis, and erectile dysfunction require regular aid and attendance due to mental health issues. The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate examination and failure to obtain a private audiologic report.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The remaining issues have been remanded due to incomplete service treatment records.

The Veteran was granted TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran's tinnitus is related to service, and whether his bilateral hearing loss was aggravated by his service-connected tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to failure to comply with previous remand directives. The Veteran failed to report to a VA examination, and another attempt should be made to reschedule an examination.

The Veteran's service-connected mental disability is rated at 70 percent, effective July 1, 2014. The rating for the heart disorder (hypertensive vascular disease) was granted.

Service connection for bilateral pes planus, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus has been granted.,The issues of service connection for a bilateral knee disorder and a bilateral ankle disorder are remanded for VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for a left hip disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection, SMC based on aid and attendance, SMC based on housebound status, and TDIU due to service-connected disability. The Veteran's representative requested information about the professional qualifications of all VA examiners who examined him since 1980.

The Board has awarded service connection for tinnitus due to in-service noise exposure, but the claims for bilateral hearing loss and low back disability are remanded for further examination.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right knee arthritis, and left knee arthritis as there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and active duty service.,The Veteran's STRs did not show any complaints or treatment related to these conditions. The VA examiners provided negative nexus opinions.