Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to conflicting opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss have been granted service connection. The fracture of the fourth metacarpal, left hand has not been granted a compensable rating. Service connection for right shoulder condition, right ankle injury, and left ankle injury is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is granted as of March 12, 2018. The effective date for the grant of service connection for hypertension was March 11, 2022.

The Board has found service connection for tinnitus granted, but the case is remanded for a new examination to determine if the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is related to service.

The Board granted a TDIU rating from July 9, 2016 to December 22, 2017 due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities of PTSD, IHD, right shoulder disability, right knee disability, and tinnitus.

The Board has denied service connection for gout but remanded the issues of bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus due to in-service noise exposure. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted (gout) while others were not (bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus).

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to unclear etiology, requiring further examination and opinion.

Service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability is denied.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for colitis, ileostomy reversal, ventral hernia, hemorrhoids, and cellulitis are remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and an inadequate statement of reasons and bases regarding continuity of symptomatology. The Veteran's private medical records need to be obtained for further review.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claim prior to the promulgation of a decision.,The petition to reopen the claim for service connection for asthma and/or COPD is granted, but the petition to reopen the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is denied. The low back disability claim is also denied.

The Veteran's increased rating for a neck disability is granted effective May 9, 2016. The grants of service connection for left knee and right upper extremity radiculopathy are denied prior to the dates indicated. Tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are rated as they currently stand.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been fully granted in a June 2023 rating decision, resulting in the dismissal of these issues.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity has not met the criteria, leading to its denial. The same applies to his claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been granted service connection. The Board finds the Veteran's back disability, occasional dizziness, obstructive sleep apnea, heart condition, trouble swallowing with pain in the chest, erectile dysfunction, type II diabetes mellitus, light sensitivity, right lower extremity numbness, and left lower extremity numbness must be remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is being remanded due to the improper docketing of the appeal under the AMA system. The case remains a legacy appeal and requires issuance of a SOC.

The Board has found that a remand is necessary to obtain an addendum medical opinion regarding the Veteran's need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development, including a lack of VA examination regarding the Veteran's ability to work prior to his incarceration in February 2013. The Veteran is service-connected for various disabilities and meets the schedular threshold for TDIU eligibility prior to February 2013. However, the Board found conflicting evidence on whether he could secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran is in need of aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD. The examiner should consider the Veteran's wife's statement regarding her assistance with daily activities and whether his PTSD requires regular care or assistance.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been granted service connection, and he is now rated at a 20 percent for right lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, hypertension, right ear hearing loss, Meniere's disease, tinnitus, migraines, and neurocardiogenic syncope. The AOJ implemented this decision in a June 2023 rating decision.

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis, bilateral tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss are granted service connection. The claim for an acquired psychiatric condition is remanded due to insufficient evidence.