Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right hip and lumbar spine conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since October 28, 2015. The Board finds that the criteria for TDIU are met.

The Veteran's recurrent lateral collateral ligament sprain of the right ankle and tinnitus have been granted service connection.,Service connection for a left knee disability is being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The cases of hypertension and tinnitus are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudicative action, including consideration of a TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected mental disabilities, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

Service connection for tinnitus has been granted.,The Veteran's disability manifested by pain in the groin is being remanded due to unresolved issues.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU. The issue of SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals during a hearing.,The claim for service connection for tinnitus has been reopened due to new evidence, but it remains denied.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his service-connected conditions and his pulmonary embolism.

The Board has dismissed all the issues related to service connection for various conditions, as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and effective dates have been dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran did not file a claim prior to March 30, 2018, for his lumbar spine disability and left lower extremity radiculopathy.,The claims of service connection for headaches, diabetes mellitus, right foot disabilities, left foot disabilities, right knee disabilities, and left knee disabilities are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss may be service-connected, but the evidence is in balance. The case is being remanded to obtain a new VA examination for both conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction for consideration of additional evidence. His claims for service connection and increased ratings are pending.

The Veteran's tinnitus and hernia have been granted service connection. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and lumbar spine disability are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to potential conflicts in evidence and the need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The VA needs to obtain medical records, determine the standard of measurement used in the entrance examination, and provide a retrospective opinion on the etiology of any ear condition.

The Board denied reopening of the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus due to lack of new and material evidence. The Veteran submitted statements indicating exposure to noise during service, but this was considered cumulative of previous evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the case to determine the relationship between the Veteran's tinnitus and her Mônfiere's syndrome.

The Veteran's tinnitus disability is rated at 10 percent, which does not meet the threshold for additional VA compensation for a dependent spouse.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and rating increases as well as a claim for TDIU due to the Veteran's death.