Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2023

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence to determine if there is a current disability related to service. The Veteran needs to undergo VA examinations to assess his hearing loss and tinnitus, and a medical opinion on their etiology.

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent and the appeal for a higher rating is denied. The reduction of his left knee patellar subluxation rating from 20% to 0% effective June 1, 2019 was proper.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence being requested, but no SOC has been issued yet.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss in both ears and tinnitus due to inadequate statements of reasons or bases regarding the duty to assist and VA treatment records, as well as issues related to a sinus condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, as his education and work history do not support the claim for TDIU prior to April 11, 2019.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted as service-connected. The issue of bilateral hearing loss is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted a 10% rating effective February 2, 2016. As a result of this service connection, the Veteran is now eligible for priority group 3 status in the VA healthcare system.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions did not have onset during or immediately after service and were not otherwise related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and left ear hearing loss, but denied service connection for right ear hearing loss. The Veteran's tinnitus is considered to have started during his active duty, while his left ear hearing loss is linked to noise exposure during his active duty as well. Right ear hearing loss does not meet the VA criteria for a disability.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection and a 10% rating for bilateral hallux valgus. The issues of increased ratings for bilateral hallux valgus are also granted.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his exposure to hazardous noise during active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's in-service noise exposure is related to his current condition.

The claim for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to noise exposure during his military service.

Service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is denied.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and consideration, including a new VA examination for tinea pedis, reconsideration of the right ear hearing loss rating, and review of the effective date for dependency benefits. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and school attendance benefits are pending.

The Board has granted an effective date of March 20, 2003 for the Veteran's entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected conditions. The criteria were met as evidenced by the Veteran's inability to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment from this date onwards.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was reopened and granted, while the claims for right ear hearing loss, right knee disability, and right ear tinnitus were denied. The Veteran's service connection for a right thumb injury and right hand radiculopathy was granted.,The Veteran has been awarded ratings for her right thumb injury and right hand radiculopathy, but not for other conditions such as PTSD, hearing loss, or knee disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left hand third finger disability is denied as there is no current diagnosis of such condition.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus, with the opinion that it is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran meets the schedular requirement for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, and his service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.