Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for left and right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome were denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,Service connection was granted for tinnitus, with the condition being presumed due to exposure to noise during active duty.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus may be related to service exposure, but more evidence is needed for a definitive determination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance and/or housebound status due to service-connected disabilities, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding of regular aid and attendance or permanent housebound status solely as a result of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, coronary artery disease, diabetes, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the combined disability ratings of 80 percent.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no current diagnosis of a hearing loss disability.,The Veteran's claim for tinnitus was granted, with the Board finding that his symptoms are related to service.

Service connection for tinnitus has been granted.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 0 percent for onychomycosis was denied, and the case is remanded for further development regarding bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability linked to the Veteran's active service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are now pending. The issues of entitlement to service connection for degenerative disc disease, spinal spondylitis, obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral knee disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) remain on appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran withdrew his appeals of right knee and right shoulder disorders, granted service connection for IBS, and remanded other issues due to lack of adequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded for further examination as the current VA opinion is insufficient to decide these claims.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder NOS is granted a 100 percent evaluation, and service connection for tinnitus is granted. Service connection for other conditions (sleep apnea, prostate condition, diverticulosis, high blood pressure) is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the condition and active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment, except for a brief period in 2016. Therefore, the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been withdrawn and are dismissed. The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been reopened, but not granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date than August 21, 2018 for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The decision states that no claim was filed prior to August 21, 2018.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to missing medical records and uncorroborated in-service stressors. The VA is instructed to obtain additional records, including from SSA and private providers, and to schedule a PTSD examination if corroborated stressors are found.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and tinnitus as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected sinusitis. The facial pain claim was denied.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and low back disability. The claim for low back disability is remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and missing service treatment records.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss due to new and material evidence. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded for further development.