Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2023

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

The Board has remanded the claims of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of an updated VA examination addressing the Veteran's arguments regarding delayed onset hearing loss.

The Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred in service and is denied.,The Veteran does not have a current bilateral hearing loss disability for VA purposes, so the claim is denied.,The Veteran's lung condition, headaches, insomnia, TMJ syndrome, arthritis of the entire skeletal system, and eye condition are remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's weight loss is remanded for further examination and opinion.,PTSD was not diagnosed in service or currently. The claim for PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including hepatitis C and right proximal tibia condition, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to July 9, 2019. The Board granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis for this period.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability with lower extremity radiculopathy and tinnitus, finding that the conditions are related to in-service injuries and exposure to hazardous noise, respectively.

The Board has dismissed the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to the appellant's death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected due to in-service noise exposure.,The Veteran's tinnitus is also granted as service-connected, with the Board finding continuity of symptomatology from service until present.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, a back disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to outstanding SSA records and additional VA examinations.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeals for service connection of IBS, CTS (bilateral), allergic rhinitis, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and left knee scar. The claims for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been reopened due to new evidence received since their final denial.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for plantar fasciitis of the left foot is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic strain of the cervical spine is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is remanded due to the need for a new VA opinion regarding the relationship between her tinnitus and her service-connected cervical spine disability.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for Gulf War illness, CFS, and metabolic syndrome are all remanded due to the need for additional development including verification of periods of active duty and examination by a medical professional.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded due to the need for a new VA opinion regarding the relationship between her symptoms and any diagnosed conditions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for metabolic syndrome is remanded due to the need for a new VA opinion regarding the relationship between her symptoms and any diagnosed conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions are at least as likely as not related to in-service noise exposure.

Service connection for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, and tinnitus has been granted.,Service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the failure of VA to obtain his complete service treatment records and VA treatment records. The Board also directed a VA examination for each issue.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are due to noise exposure during active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since February 24, 2014. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted effective February 24, 2014.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is granted as service connected.,The Veteran's hearing loss claim is denied.,The Veteran's tinnitus claim is granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating, service connection, and other issues are being remanded due to inadequate compliance with previous directives.

The Board has decided to remand the TDIU claim due to insufficient reasons and bases provided in the original decision. The Veteran's PTSD, hearing loss, and tinnitus need to be reassessed by VA examiners.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's tinnitus claim is also being remanded as he testified that his condition has worsened since his last VA examination.