Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and prostate cancer due to procedural issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's petitions to reopen his previously denied claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no new and material evidence has been submitted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as his PTSD does not prevent him from performing the physical and mental acts required for employment.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are etiologically related to acoustic trauma sustained in active service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence shows an in-service acoustic trauma and a significant positive shift in hearing acuity upon separation from active duty. The Veteran's statements under oath regarding his symptoms have been considered credible.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected conditions render him so helpless as to require regular aid and attendance of another person, granting his claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for headaches and tinnitus are granted. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for a rash on the hands, an upper back disability, and bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete information in his claims file.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral plantar fasciitis, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted TDIU based on the combined effect of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied. Service connection is granted for tinnitus and lumbar degenerative joint and disc disease.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that his tinnitus began during active duty and is related to in-service noise exposure. The appeal was decided on the merits of the direct service connection theory.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU based on this finding.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea and tinnitus. The remaining claims are pending further development.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU, and his combined disability rating does not amount to the percentage needed to qualify for a grant of TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, DDD of the lumbar spine, coronary artery disease, tinnitus, radiculopathy, and hearing loss, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a disability rating greater than 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus, including on an extraschedular basis, is denied.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of an examination, as well as additional private medical evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for acute microhematuria, tinnitus, and a lumbar spine disorder. However, these claims are being remanded to allow for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus for further examination and opinion due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to incomplete and contradictory medical opinions from VA examiners. Additional VA treatment records are needed, and a new VA examination is required.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including gastrointestinal disorder and lower abdomen pain, all of which are secondary to residuals of colon cancer. The decision is pending further review.