Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of an adequate examination, as new evidence was associated with the file since the last VA examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations. The issues of rating cervical spine disability, thoracolumbar spine disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, skin disability due to chemical exposure, left hip disability, and TDIU are being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure causing current tinnitus and that any potential relationship to service is not supported by the medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hearing loss had onset in service or is related to his conceded noise exposure, and whether his tinnitus caused or aggravated his hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression), and headaches have been reopened. However, the evidence does not support these claims as his conditions are not related to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone cause him to be unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and thus grants entitlement to total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded these issues due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as there are conflicting opinions regarding their etiology. The case is being remanded to allow for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have had its onset during service and granted service connection.,The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to in-service stressors and granted service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the cases of a low back condition and bilateral foot condition due to outstanding VA records and an opinion regarding aggravation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,The Veteran's right ankle sprain and back disability are remanded due to insufficient evidence of in-service causation or aggravation.,The Veteran's breathing problems are remanded as the nature and etiology need further evaluation.

The Veteran's tinnitus disability is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for endometriosis with abnormal menstrual cycle, claimed as dysfunctional bleeding, is granted. The Veteran has a current diagnosis and the evidence supports her contention that this condition began during her military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the other issues are remanded as there is insufficient evidence to determine if they are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's employability and the severity of their service-connected disabilities, specifically bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Veteran will need to provide additional information for a TDIU claim and undergo new examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for tinnitus, chronic tonsillitis, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and PTSD) due to outstanding records and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that both conditions are related to the Veteran's noise exposure during his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disability, a sleep disorder, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus due to potential new evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right wrist disability, hearing loss disabilities in both ears, and tinnitus due to issues with evidence not being current or complete.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss, finding that there is no evidence of a permanent injury to either ear during active duty and no chronic symptoms dating back to service. The Board also denied the Veteran's TDIU claim due to insufficient evidence showing he was unable to secure or follow any substantially gainful employment.,The Board found that the Veteran's current left ear hearing loss is not related to his in-service injury, as evidenced by the July 2022 VA examination report.