Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded two issues related to the Veteran's tinnitus and right ear hearing loss, as new evidence was added since the last Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the eligibility criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment under VA regulations.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss disability are currently rated as noncompensable. The cervical spine, bilateral hip, shoulder, hand, foot, lumbar spine, and left knee disabilities have not been service connected.,The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's current cervical spine, bilateral hip, shoulder, hand, foot, lumbar spine, and left knee disabilities are related to his INACDUTRA or aggravated by a preexisting right knee disability.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise, finding service connection for tinnitus due to acoustic trauma during active duty.

The Board has decided that service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is denied. The cases of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for tinnitus and compensation under 38 USC §1151 due to incomplete records and need for further medical development.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is granted, and he is also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for right buttock and thigh shell fragment wound residuals is dismissed.,Service connection for PTSD was granted, with an effective date of February 21, 2017. The Veteran also received a TDIU effective from that same date.,Basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C., Chapter 35 was established as of February 21, 2017.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to incomplete service treatment records and missing medical evidence. The Veteran's complete service treatment records, VA treatment records, and any relevant prison and private care records must be obtained.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected, with the Board finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.,Service connection for astigmatism in the left eye was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's hearing loss of the left and right ears, as well as tinnitus, were denied due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or causation.,Patellofemoral dysfunction of both knees was remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred in service and may not be presumed to have been incurred in service. The Board denied the claim as there is no direct evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for post concussive syndrome, apraxia, migraine headaches, and tinnitus due to unclear evidence regarding a current TBI disability. The Veteran's testimony will be considered during the examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his active service noise exposure. The right knee Osgood-Schlatter's disease is rated at 10 percent since June 15, 2009.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, heart disease, bilateral hearing loss, and diabetes mellitus have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received. The claim for tinnitus was reopened and granted.,The Veteran's right foot and left foot disabilities are being remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has decided that service connection for tinnitus is granted. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss was denied. The Veteran's claims for left ear hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus were both granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his claims for tinnitus and an increased evaluation for unspecified depressive disorder prior to the Board making a decision.

The appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the cause of death and service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a sinus condition, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without providing good cause.