Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to ambiguity in the record regarding his earnings prior to August 18, 2016. The case will be referred for extraschedular consideration if it is determined that his employment was marginal.

The Veteran's headaches are granted as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus and unspecified anxiety disorder.,The Veteran's joint pain is denied because it is caused by degenerative arthritis, not an undiagnosed illness or MUCMI.

The Veteran's lung disabilities, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are now considered related to his active service exposure at Camp Lejeune. The claims for these conditions have been reopened and granted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence submitted since the final April 2015 decision. However, the issues of service connection remain remanded as further medical examination is needed to determine if the disabilities are related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to noise exposure during active service.,The Veteran does not currently have a left ear hearing loss disability for VA benefits purposes.,A left knee disability was not manifest during active service and is not otherwise related to service.,A right shoulder disability was not manifest during active service and is not otherwise related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's in-service noise exposure is at least as likely as not related to his current condition.

The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve) and left lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve) have been granted service connection.,Tinnitus has been reopened for further review, but a final determination will be made after additional medical opinions are obtained.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate VA examination opinions. The AOJ is instructed to conduct additional development, including obtaining an audiological evaluation and a nexus opinion.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction are all granted service connection. The Veteran's hypertension is granted under the PACT Act.,Service connection for hypertension was not addressed prior to the enactment of the PACT Act.

Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.,The Veteran's current low back condition, neck condition, right shoulder condition, and gastrointestinal disorder are all remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination regarding his claimed conditions related to toxic exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, urinary incontinence, sleep apnea, TMJ, stomach condition (IBS), left hand tremors, and right hand tremors as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational background, thus denying the claim for a TDIU.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus do not meet the criteria for service connection as they are not diagnosed disabilities.,The Veteran's right knee condition is not related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating for individual unemployability (TDIU) as his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, despite meeting the schedular criteria for TDIU.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded them due to a need for further examination.

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

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to additional evidentiary and procedural development being necessary. The dental treatment claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a need for additional medical inquiry.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus, left ankle disability (including bilateral hearing loss and right ankle disorder), and earlier effective date for service connection for a left ankle disability need to be remanded for further development. The Veteran's claims of service connection are being addressed.