Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus claims, specifically addressing delayed onset hearing loss.

The Veteran is granted an evaluation of total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities from August 29, 2012, but no earlier. The Board found that the Veteran was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected ear-disease disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating determinations due to a withdrawal request by the appellant.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active-duty service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to a pre-decisional error in fulfilling the duty to assist. Specifically, a medical opinion is needed regarding whether the Appellant was insane at the time of his discharge.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to her exposure to hazardous noise during active service.,Both tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss were found to be directly related to acoustic trauma experienced while on active duty.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been granted service connection. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for arthritis of hips, knees, and hands, as well as cervical and thoracolumbar spine disorders.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,Issues regarding the left hip, right knee, and left knee disorders are remanded for further examination and opinion.,Bilateral hearing loss claim is also remanded for an addendum opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records, which may contain information relevant to the appellant's claim for tinnitus.

The Board has remanded both the tinnitus and GERD/IBS claims, indicating that evidence not considered in the original decision may be relevant to these matters.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active-duty service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, asthma, left elbow and forearm disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder (likely PTSD) are all being remanded for further development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and a left knee condition due to new evidence submitted. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left hip condition is also reopened. However, further development is needed as the Board finds that additional VA examinations are required.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are granted. The left knee disability, right knee disability (as secondary to the left knee), tinnitus, and lumbar spine disability are all found to be related to his military service. However, hypertension is remanded as a VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy (left hip), left hip disability, left ankle disability, and left foot disability are all granted. The claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) is also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he has maintained full-time employment throughout the appeal period. The Board denied his claim for TDIU because he is able to maintain a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, carpal tunnel syndrome, left shoulder condition, and back condition. The claims are being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's left knee arthritis is denied as not related to service. Tinnitus was manifest during active service and granted service connection.