Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are as likely as not of such nature and severity as to prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment since November 30, 2018.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding exposure to herbicide agents, and the need for further medical opinions on the etiology of his conditions.

The Board has restored service connection for tinnitus, finding that the original decision was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities prior to September 23, 2019 is denied as the evidence does not demonstrate he was unemployed or marginally employed due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient notice and clarification of reasons for denial, as well as legal adequacy issues. The Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits will be reconsidered under appropriate criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error in the previous VA opinion regarding tinnitus. The Veteran's claim for service connection will be reconsidered with a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for PCAFC benefits is being remanded due to unclear notice and the need for further clarification of eligibility criteria. The VA will provide proper notice, clarify the reason for the denial, and evaluate the Veteran's need for personal care services based on his service-connected conditions.

The Board found that the original grant of service connection for tinnitus was not clear and unmistakable error (CUE), thus the severance of service connection was improper, and the appeal is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for retroactive pay for the period from March 3, 2022, to September 30, 2022 is denied as he has already received the proper disability compensation amounts.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted, and his initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and low back condition have been granted, with the cases being remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further medical opinions regarding the Veteran's vertigo condition.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's tinnitus, finding that it began during active service and is not clearly attributable to an intercurrent cause.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, with the effective date being December 29, 2017. The decision also remanded several other issues.

Service connection for tinnitus, back impairment, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left knee impairment, and right knee impairment has been granted.,Service connection for diabetes and heart impairment has also been granted.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected. The Board has withdrawn the issue of service connection for a bilateral eye condition due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The issues of service connection for left knee, bilateral foot, and hemorrhoids conditions secondary to service-connected disabilities have been remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims of radiculopathy, left leg and right leg, as well as tinnitus. The Veteran's claims are being returned to VA for further development.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,Service connection for a foot disability, to include flat feet, is denied.