Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and back conditions, precluded him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to July 9, 2018.

The Veteran's tinnitus, bilateral lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, IBS and dyspepsia have been granted service connection.,Further examination is needed to determine the nature of any additional musculoskeletal disorders affecting the Veteran's lower extremities.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus, hypertension, and a right breast scar. The claims for left wrist cyst and right wrist surgery residuals are remanded due to incomplete records. The claim for headaches is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence in the record, particularly regarding the Veteran's lay testimony of symptoms occurring since service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to issues with verifying an in-service stressor and obtaining VA treatment records. A new PTSD examination is needed, as well as a new opinion on bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed right and left knee disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connection due to in-service noise exposure.,Presumptive service connection for hypertension is granted based on the PACT Act and presumed exposure to herbicide agents during Vietnam service.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities is granted based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's frostbite residuals of the hands are granted with a 20% rating from July 2, 2013 to May 11, 2016 and a 30% rating thereafter. The Veteran's right ear tinnitus is remanded for further review.,Service connection for right ear tinnitus will be determined based on the examination results.

The Veteran's migraines and tinnitus are granted service connection, with the right knee and left knee disabilities being remanded for further review. The hypertension claim is also remanded due to conflicting opinions on its cause. The hearing loss claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the knees and a rating greater than 30 percent for frostbite residuals affecting the right foot.,The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus have not been established as related to his active service.

The claim for bilateral hearing loss has been withdrawn and dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for neurobehavioral effects due to exposure at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

The Veteran's claim for residuals of right foot fracture has been reopened due to new evidence provided since the last denial.,The Veteran's claim for lumbar spine disability, including DDD, has been reopened due to new evidence provided since the last denial. The Board finds that the Veteran's condition is related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment, and the Board denies his claim for a TDIU.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased disability ratings in several cases, including sleep apnea, bilateral plantar fasciitis, tinnitus, hemorrhoids, major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and headaches. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination. The Veteran contends that his tinnitus started in service and has persisted since then.

The Veteran's tinnitus, adjustment disorder, bilateral foot neuropathy, vestibular disorder, and erectile dysfunction are all remanded for further development due to alleged fault on the part of VA in providing care. The claims are reopened based on new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms were chronic during service and continuous since service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current disability meeting VA criteria.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating has been assigned.,The Veteran's claims for PTSD, lumbar spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome (right knee disability), left ankle sprain, and ingrown right great toenail are remanded due to insufficient evidence of a current disability or service connection.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disorder is also remanded as the opinion provided by the VA examiner was inadequate.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and tinnitus are being remanded for further examination. The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is still pending, with the issue of tinnitus having been granted.