Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous instructions. The Veteran's vertigo is being reviewed for service connection, including secondary to his service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development regarding the Veteran's ability to work due to his service-connected disabilities, particularly ischemic heart disease.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as they are related to his military service. The Veteran was not given a chance to undergo a VA examination, so he should be provided with another opportunity.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's exposure to loud noise during service caused permanent nerve damage leading to current tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability and the symptoms are not due to an undiagnosed illness.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is remanded as further medical examination is needed to determine their etiology.,Service connection for fibromyalgia and restless leg syndrome is also remanded as further medical examination is needed to determine their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to her noise exposure during active duty, while her hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a disability under VA standards.

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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for right leg disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence or examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right ankle ligament laxity, shoulder conditions, and other residuals, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to March 18, 2020. Basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits is also established.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, service connection for TBI, and service connection for tinnitus due to additional evidence received after the December 2019 Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's TDIU claim from February 16, 2016 is granted. The appeal for service connection and increased rating for bilateral hearing loss are dismissed.

The Board has granted a TDIU and established basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance Benefits based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been reopened, and the Board finds new and material evidence sufficient to reopen the claim. The claims of entitlement to increased ratings for TBI and tension headaches are remanded due to a lack of recent VA examinations. The issue of service connection for tinnitus is also remanded as there is conflicting medical evidence regarding whether the Veteran currently has tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and myopia with presbyopia of the bilateral eyes were denied. The Veteran's claim for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and a right foot strain was granted. His claim for right shoulder rotator cuff tear, status post arthroscopic repair, was denied.

The Veteran's application to reopen a claim of service connection for tinnitus is denied. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, major depressive disorder, and tinnitus have rendered him unable to secure or follow gainful employment due to his psychiatric disabilities. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.

Service connection for pes planus is granted as the condition worsened during service and there is no clear and unmistakable evidence that it was due to natural progression.,Service connection for bilateral tinnitus is granted as the Veteran has a current diagnosis of tinnitus, which he asserts began in service.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for an eye condition is denied. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a bilateral foot condition.,The Veteran's claim for service connection on all issues remains pending and will be reconsidered after further development.

The Board has remanded three claims: bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and squamous cell carcinoma of the true vocal cord. The hearing loss and tinnitus claims require additional opinions due to insufficient evidence in the record. The cancer claim requires an opinion regarding exposure to solvents.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus disability had its onset during service and continues to persist, granting service connection for this condition.