Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted, but his claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Board found that the Veteran had current tinnitus and established a link between it and service, while finding no evidence of current bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD, type II diabetes mellitus, and diabetic neuropathy, prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment. As such, TDIU is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether these conditions are causally related to the Veteran's military service. The claims were reopened due to new and material evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus as the evidence did not show an increase in severity of preexisting conditions during active military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus have been granted service connection. The initial rating for PTSD has been denied, but the appeal is remanded for further evaluation of this issue.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus and secondary service connection for a right knee disability. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service exposure to noise, which led to his current tinnitus, and the aggravation of his pre-existing left knee condition resulting in his right knee disability.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected, with all reasonable doubt resolved in his favor.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted service connection, but his lumbar spine condition is denied. The Board has ordered a remand for further examination of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right wrist scar, bilateral hand carpal tunnel syndrome, and tinnitus are denied as there was no prior claim or entitlement to these conditions prior to January 24, 2018. The effective date is set at the date of claim, January 24, 2018.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was denied.,An effective date prior to February 13, 2015 for service connection of both tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss was also denied.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities from October 31, 2010 to April 3, 2019. The decision found that the service-connected conditions alone rendered her unable to maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to make a decision on his claims due to lack of medical opinions and missing records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to October 29, 2018 and at 70 percent since then. The Board has remanded the issue of TDIU prior to October 29, 2018.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,Hypercholesterolemia is not service-connected.,Erectile dysfunction, hypertension, headaches, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, lumbar radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability are all remanded for further development.,The Veteran's tinnitus began during his military service. Service connection is granted.,Hypercholesterolemia is not a disability that can be awarded by VA.,Erectile dysfunction, hypertension, headaches, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, lumbar radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability are all remanded for further development. The Veteran's service connection claims will need to be re-evaluated based on new evidence or clarification.,The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s left shoulder disability is less likely than not caused by his military service due to lack of medical records supporting a chronic condition during service, and right shoulder disability was deferred as the Veteran had not been released from his orthopedic surgeon at the time of examination. The claims are remanded for further development.,The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s left shoulder disability is less likely than not caused by his military service due to lack of medical records supporting a chronic condition during service, and right shoulder disability was deferred as the Veteran had not been released from his orthopedic surgeon at the time of examination. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's noise trauma in service resulted in his condition. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent. The Board found that the current rating adequately reflects his disability picture and no referral for extraschedular consideration was warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's statements regarding in-service noise exposure and his current symptoms are credible. However, service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a hearing disability during service or within one year after separation.