Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, anxiety, unspecified trauma and stress-related disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted. The claim for pseudofolliculitis barbae is remanded.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for various issues due to the lack of an adequate substantive appeal.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss were reopened due to new evidence. Service connection is granted for tinnitus, but not for bilateral hearing loss or an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression, schizophrenia, memory loss, sleep problems) and head trauma.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a cerebrovascular accident has been withdrawn.,Service connection for hypertension is denied as there is no in-service event or continuous symptomatology related to the condition.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is denied due to lack of evidence showing current disability within VA standards.,The Veteran's bilateral shoulder disorder, osteoarthritis impacting multiple joints, and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further evaluation.,Further medical examination is needed to determine if the Veteran’s conditions are related to service or other service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to support his claims of GERD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The claim for PTSD remains denied as there is no current diagnosis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his in-service combat-related acoustic trauma, resulting in a grant of service connection for both conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left ring finger injury, hearing loss, tinnitus, and residuals of a back injury due to additional development being required.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened. However, the Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain updated VA treatment records and to schedule the Veteran for a VA audiological examination.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration. Specifically, they need to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's cause of death, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's tinnitus is now granted, but his claim for bilateral hearing loss remains pending as it was remanded due to insufficient medical evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The remaining issues of flat feet, tinnitus, and knee conditions are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the preponderance of evidence is against a link to service despite the Veteran's contentions.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the TDIU claim due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD and multiple physical disabilities, meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU. However, due to his employment during part of the appellate period, further evidence is needed to determine if his employment constitutes 'substantially gainful employment' or 'marginal employment'.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fractured jaw with loss of teeth has been denied as new and material evidence was not received. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, hypothyroidism, left inner ear condition, right inner ear condition, and skin condition have all been remanded due to the need for further development.,The Veteran's depressive disorder has been rated at 30 percent from January 27, 2011 to August 21, 2018 and at 70 percent thereafter. The claims for service connection for anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, hypothyroidism, left inner ear condition, right inner ear condition, and skin condition have all been remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board denied a TDIU prior to September 4, 2013 due to the Veteran's service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus preventing him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected conditions, including PTSD, headaches, back condition, nose condition, bilateral hearing loss, patellofemoral syndrome with hyperextension injury and suspected ACL involvement of the right knee, patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, tinnitus, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and residuals of a right shoulder injury. The Board has determined that further development is needed for these issues.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of tinnitus. The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol remission was granted an initial rating of 70 percent, effective July 12, 2011, and a TDIU was also granted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hearing loss and an earlier effective date for tinnitus have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.