Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone have resulted in his need for aid and attendance in the activities of daily living, which is granted.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claims for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus was granted. The Veteran's radiculopathy of the lower extremities is also service connected.

The Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and the evidence does not support a finding that his hypertension or cardiovascular-renal disease (including hypertension) began in service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as they did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period, and are not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.,The Veteran's tinnitus was also denied as it did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period, and is not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran is unable to secure and maintain gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, but the issues of service connection for other conditions are still pending. The TDIU claim must be remanded until these service connection claims are resolved.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as an adjustment disorder with depression, is dismissed without prejudice.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for a back disability is denied. The evidence does not show forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine less than 60 degrees or a combined range of motion of the thoracolumbar spine of 120 degrees or less, which would warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus were denied in an August 2010 rating decision. The Veteran did not appeal this decision or submit new and material evidence within one year of the decision.,New and material evidence was submitted since the August 2010 rating decision but it was found to be redundant and not related to any unestablished facts, thus not raising a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The initial rating for PTSD prior to December 28, 2015 was denied, but a higher rating of 70 percent or more is granted as of that date.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that both conditions are attributable to active service.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, hypertension, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are all denied. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was reopened based on new evidence but is still denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from performing the physical and mental acts required for employment prior to March 18, 2014.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted, but the ratings assigned are 0% (no disability compensation). The effective date is not specified.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus due to lack of a current diagnosis. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding hearing loss.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence, specifically the lack of a VA examination since the Veteran's service treatment records were added to his file.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating of other specified depressive disorder associated with tinnitus and a TDIU are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for a low back disability, right knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep disability, headaches, an increased rating for a right ankle disability, and an earlier effective date for PTSD. The RO is instructed to issue supplemental statements of the case on these issues.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for right knee disability, higher initial ratings for tinnitus and irritable bowel syndrome, and earlier effective dates for service connection of these conditions. The issues related to left knee iliotibial band syndrome, hearing loss, and sleep apnea are still pending.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and tinnitus prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's tinnitus and headaches are granted service connection. The lower back disability and right leg and foot disability are remanded for further development.