Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms are now rated at 50 percent, effective throughout the appeal period.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU on an extraschedular basis from February 2, 2017.

The Board has remanded the case for a determination on whether the Veteran is entitled to TDIU benefits based on his service-connected disabilities, specifically PTSD. The decision does not address any other conditions or theories of service connection.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and service connection have been REMANDED by the Board.,The Veteran has been granted service connection for a left thumb disability, bilateral foot disability, but not for hearing loss. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for migraine headaches, back disability, and right shoulder disability are also REMANDED.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his tinnitus, hearing loss, and right knee disability claims.

The Board has granted the appellant's appeal, finding that his character of discharge from military service is no longer a bar to receiving VA benefits. As a result, he is now eligible for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected prostate cancer residuals and major depressive disorder, which precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee strain, right hip strain, and tinnitus. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain is remanded due to worsening symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus. The Veteran's left wrist and elbow disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to new evidence received since the last denial.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence being added by VA, and the Veteran's request for a waiver of review.

The Board has granted the petitions to reopen the claims of entitlement to service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded both claims due to the need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's COPD and tinnitus were not incurred in or related to service, while hypothyroidism, vertigo (secondary to hypothyroidism), and granulomas in the lungs are remanded for further development.,Service connection is denied for COPD, tinnitus, and vertigo due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service. Hypothyroidism, vertigo (as secondary to hypothyroidism), and granulomas in the lungs remain under consideration.

The Board denied service connection for headaches and dizziness, finding that they are not related to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with MDD and/or tinnitus.,The Board also found no evidence of a pre-existing condition aggravated by service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left upper extremity ulnar nerve conditions, as well as tinnitus.,Service connection is also granted for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder. However, the claims are remanded for further examination and opinion regarding these issues.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, residuals of heat stroke, left-sided chest pain, and left arm disability have all been denied. Additionally, his initial compensable ratings for right hip limitation of extension, left hip limitation of extension, right hip flexion prior to December 2, 2021, right hip rotation prior to December 2, 2021, left hip flexion, and left hip rotation prior to December 2, 2021 have also been denied.

The Board has denied service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and has remanded the issues of service connection for a cervical spine disability, left arm radiculopathy secondary to a cervical spine disability, low back disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and depression.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a disability for VA purposes during the appeal period.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus, with the Board finding that the Veteran had onset of ringing in his ears during active service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there is no evidence of current disability or a relationship to service.