Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has found that there was not substantial compliance with the previous remand directives regarding the Veteran's right-ear-hearing-loss issue on appeal, and thus another remand is required.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, hearing loss, and tinnitus. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions alone preclude him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, tinnitus, right knee disorder, and neck disorder was reopened. Service connection is granted for the acquired psychiatric disorder, tinnitus, and right knee disorder. The claim for service connection for a neck disorder is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted since November 1, 2012, as his service-connected disabilities resulted in a combined rating of at least 70 percent and he was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current tinnitus disability is caused by his exposure to acoustic trauma during active duty service, and thus grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the claims of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a failure to report for a VA examination. The Veteran's service connection claim is being returned for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. These conditions are found to be related to military service or hazardous noise exposure.,Service connection is granted as the evidence is at least in equipoise regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow gainful employment, and the Board denies his claim for a TDIU.

The Veteran's tonsil cancer is granted service connection as it was caused by exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in service. Service connection for bilateral knee disability, bilateral foot disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus are denied due to lack of a nexus between the disabilities and service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for tinnitus and TDIU due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The case will be returned for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records, a completed VA Form 21-8940, and an addendum medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus, which are currently service-connected.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing disabilities did not worsen during service or were not related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if a TDIU on an extraschedular basis is warranted due to service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board dismissed the appellant's claims for effective dates earlier than April 18, 2016, for service connection of lumbar strain, spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease, degenerative joint disease, left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, left lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss.,The Board also dismissed the appellant's claims for initial increased ratings in excess of 10 percent for left lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve and left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a lumbar spine disability. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance or due to being housebound was denied. The Board has decided the case should be remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding his functional limitations.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate examination findings.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of updated VA treatment records and service treatment records, as well as an incomplete examination. The Veteran's tinnitus disability is being reviewed for possible connection to his military service.