Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's appeal of the effective date for tinnitus is dismissed. The claim to reopen his pneumonia service connection is granted, but the case is remanded for further development on all issues.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus due to in-service noise exposure. The case of bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD is remanded for further development.

Service connection is granted for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus.,Service connection is denied for lumbosacral strain (low back pain).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful occupation prior to June 1, 2020.

The Board has determined that the reduction in VA disability compensation benefits during a period of incarceration from August [REDACTED], 2018, through November [REDACTED], 2018, was improper and has granted restoration of full VA disability compensation benefits for this period.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and COPD, with the latter being granted based on the PACT Act presumption of exposure to burn pits during service. The decision is effective from the date of enactment of the PACT Act.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and tinnitus are granted as secondary to service-connected conditions.,OSA is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to the Veteran's service-connected disability, including potential TERA exposure.

The Board has found that the Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus should be remanded due to a lack of VA examination or opinion regarding their etiology.

The claims for service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities, left and right hand disabilities, neck disability, right ring finger disability, and throat disability have been dismissed.,New evidence has been received to warrant readjudication of the claims for service connection for low back disability, left leg disability, right leg disability, erectile dysfunction, left knee disability, and right knee disability.

Service connection is granted for sinusitis, migraines, cervical strain, and tinnitus based on direct service connection.

The Board has determined that there are insufficient records to make a determination on the service connection claims for various disabilities. The Veteran's exposure history and prior service need further clarification, as well as additional medical opinions regarding peripheral artery disease and neuropathy.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and disability ratings related to tinnitus, cluster headaches, GERD, and a fracture with joint pain.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board finds that he satisfies both economic and non-economic components of a TDIU from November 9, 2017. However, the issue of entitlement to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to November 9, 2017 is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for increased SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p) and higher rate of SMC based on the need for a higher level of aid and attendance under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(2) is denied due to lack of eligibility for compensation at the maximum rate or intermediate rate authorized.

The Veteran's appeal is being REMANDED to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his thoracic spine disability, bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, left eye scar, right orbital fracture, sleep disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran will not receive a rating for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for his Lisfranc injury of the right foot.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to warrant readjudication of the Veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease, peripheral neuropathy of the legs, loss of bladder control, and dizziness. The case is REMANDED for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for tinnitus was granted as it is etiologically related to acoustic trauma sustained in service. The claim for bilateral hearing loss remains pending and remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus, right ear hearing loss, and left ear hearing loss has been granted due to the submission of new evidence.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss have been remanded as there is a need for additional development.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus began in service and has persisted, granting service connection for tinnitus. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to a lack of an adequate medical opinion considering conceded noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions began during the Veteran's active military service.