Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's tinnitus claim has been denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is already assigned. The right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss claims are remanded due to insufficient examination records.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding private treatment records and a need for clarification regarding the appellant's claimed cervical radiculopathy, headaches, and tinnitus. The issues of service connection remain pending.

The Veteran's hypertension, erectile dysfunction, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are all granted as service connected. Tinnitus was previously granted but is now dismissed due to a full grant of benefits.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it did not manifest in service or within one year thereafter and is not otherwise related to his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that his current tinnitus disability began during active service and is related to noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for HTN, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been denied. The claim for an increased rating for tinnitus has been remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance of another person throughout the period on appeal, warranting SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for a left shoulder disability, but the remaining claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded due to incomplete records.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected tinnitus and has ordered a new examination to determine this relationship.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral total knee replacements and PTSD, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board finds that the criteria for a TDIU have been met.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The issues of service connection for residuals of a broken right middle finger, residuals of a broken right leg, and right ear hearing loss are remanded for additional development.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing and restored his disability ratings for left knee instability and right knee instability. The decision is based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities that preclude locomotion due to multiple orthopedic and neurological conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus due to lack of evidence linking the condition to active service. The hearing loss claim is remanded as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding its relation to service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus on a direct basis, finding that the Veteran's reports of onset during service are consistent and credible.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for new VA examinations. The Veteran's claims for service connection of bilateral tinnitus and hearing loss are pending.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of service connection for hypothyroidism, a heart condition, hypertension (claimed as high blood pressure), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 10 percent for right carpal tunnel syndrome is remanded due to the addition of new VA treatment records. The TDIU claim remains pending and will be readjudicated after all evidence has been considered.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not related to his military service.,The Veteran's left hip disability pre-existed service and was not aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the claims for post traumatic headaches, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left shoulder strain, right shoulder strain, shin splits (right lower extremity), and shin splits (left lower extremity) need to be remanded due to new evidence being added to the record.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU on an extraschedular basis, finding that his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.