Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the cases of hearing loss and tinnitus for further development as the Veteran's current address could not be located, leading to a missed VA examination.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for a new examination and additional information regarding his occupational history.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected, with the Board finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus claims are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability, and the Board finds that these conditions are not related to service.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (claimed as sleep condition) and headaches have been granted as secondary to his service-connected unspecified depressive disorder.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was received to reopen the claim of service connection for tinnitus. The Veteran's testimony regarding in-service noise exposure and continuous ringing in his ears since service is considered, and it is at least in equipoise whether the tinnitus began during or is otherwise related to active service. Therefore, service connection for tinnitus has been granted.

The Board has remanded the service connection issues of hypertension, a back condition, a heart condition, neuropathy of the arms, hands, and legs, dementia, and tinnitus due to pending issues related to cause of death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, bilateral hip conditions, and bilateral knee disorders, render him unemployable. The Board granted a TDIU based on these disabilities.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection, linked to noise exposure in service.,Service connection for the left knee disability and thoracolumbar spine arthritis are both granted. The TURP residuals are also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of an audiological evaluation prior to separation from service, which could not confirm or deny the presence of hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, when considered in the aggregate, limit his ability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has ordered additional examination and opinion regarding this issue.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is at least as likely as not related to loud noise exposure during service, and thus grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient consideration of his military noise exposure during service.

The Board is required to review the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to October 25, 2012 for the grant of service connection for tinnitus. The Court has set aside and remanded the decision due to the failure to consider whether the Veteran had submitted a valid claim or if he underwent a VA examination in April 1975.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, tinnitus, and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that he meets the requirements for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not establish a link to service or any incident of service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right ear hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus due to inadequate opinions regarding the onset and relationship to service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for ischemic heart disease due to Agent Orange exposure is dismissed.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, right knee arthritis, degenerative arthritis of the left knee, lumbar strain, and tinnitus are all dismissed as they were granted with a final effective date of December 1, 2015.,The claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy due to Agent Orange exposure is denied because new and material evidence has not been received.

The Veteran's service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus has been granted, while the initial rating for major depressive disorder (PTSD) has also been granted. The issue of TDIU is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU as his combined rating is less than 70% and he does not have one disability rated at 40%. The adverse symptomatology caused by his right shoulder disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are both contemplated by the rating criteria.