Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have begun during service, while his hearing loss is not related to service.

The Board is remanding the case for AOJ review of additional evidence received after the December 2017 Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's service connection claim for tinnitus is granted, while the claim for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but has remanded the issue of secondary service connection for hysterectomy due to a lack of clarity in VA examination opinions.

The Veteran's radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the lumbar spine, patellofemoral syndrome of the left and right knees, and tinnitus have been granted service connection. The Veteran is also receiving a 20% rating for his radiculopathy.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims of rating in excess of 10 percent for osteoarthrosis of the right hip, rating in excess of 40 percent for osteoarthrosis of the left knee, service connection for a left hip disability, to include on a secondary basis, and SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance or for being housebound.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's pursuit of a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and his employment goals, including considering his service-connected disabilities and any changes in their severity.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory condition related to asbestos exposure, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been granted. The respiratory claim is denied as the Veteran does not have a current respiratory disability related to asbestos exposure. The hearing loss claim is denied as he does not meet the criteria for a disability under VA regulations. The tinnitus claim is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to missing separation examination records. The Veteran's attorney provided medical literature that should be considered in the new opinion.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, thoracolumbar compression fracture, hypertension, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder) are all granted service connection. Secondary service connection is also granted for COPD, grand mal seizure disorder, osteoporosis, vertigo, and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the remaining issues due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for a back disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus. The claims are being remanded to obtain missing records and provide the Veteran with appropriate VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and recurrent, bilateral tinnitus as these conditions were noted in service with a continuity of symptoms since then.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to lack of qualifying conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted. However, his claim for dermatitis/eczema has been remanded.,His PTSD rating remains at 50 percent, with a recommendation for further examination to determine its impact on employment.

The Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is related to harmful noise exposure during service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The issue of service connection for tinnitus (as secondary to the service-connected bilateral hearing loss) is remanded for further examination.

The claims for service connection for sleep apnea, bilateral foot disorder, depression and anxiety (psychiatric disability), left knee disability, and tinnitus have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. These claims are now remanded for further review.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected. However, due to incomplete VA treatment records and insufficient opinions regarding bilateral hearing loss, the case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's tinnitus and hyperacusis, including a new examination and consideration of an extraschedular evaluation.