Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected tinnitus, arteriosclerotic heart disease, and left knee disability have been granted. The hair disorder claim was denied. A 20% rating for the left knee based on limitation of flexion is granted, effective from December 17, 2019.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right ear tinnitus, left leg condition, and right leg condition are granted. The claims for left leg condition and right leg condition are remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is related to exposure to herbicide agents while serving in Vietnam.,The Veteran's atrial fibrillation with cardiomyopathy and tachycardia was caused by his now service-connected hypertension.,The Veteran's tinnitus is reasonably shown to have had its onset in service, and to have persisted since.

The Board has dismissed all issues related to the veteran's claims for various conditions as they are not eligible due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, heart condition, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus is remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, has been reopened. Service connection is granted for tinnitus and RLE radiculopathy effective May 25, 2016. The claims for right-hand, left-hand disabilities, and bilateral hand conditions are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been presented, but the appeal is not granted as the claim remains pending. The issues of service connection for depression, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including panic disorder, major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder), tinnitus, left hallux valgus, and right shin splints are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the addition of new VA medical records that have not yet been addressed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities prior to January 14, 2021. The case is now before the Board again for further appellate action.

The Veteran's service connection for hypertension was granted on a presumptive basis related to herbicide agent exposure pursuant to the PACT Act.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and colon polyps were denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or causation during service. Service connection for tinnitus was granted with an effective date of April 26, 2017.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including acquired psychiatric disability, tinnitus, and hearing loss, did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to January 16, 2017. The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of unemployability due solely to his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and GERD as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were related to in-service injury or disease.,The Board found no credible evidence of noise exposure leading to hearing loss and tinnitus, and noted inconsistent statements regarding onset. The Veteran's service records showed normal hearing at separation.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are at least as likely as not related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus began in service and has persisted since. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible reports of tinnitus during service and its persistence thereafter.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for CFS and ulcers have been dismissed. The claim of hearing loss disorder has been denied, as the evidence does not indicate a current disability under VA regulations. Tinnitus was also denied due to lack of in-service or post-service manifestation within one year of separation from service.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy in the left upper extremity is now rated at 40%.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied. However, his claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (previously claimed as PTSD) has been reopened and granted.

The Veteran's OSA is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD, major depressive disorder, and insomnia. The effective date for this grant of service connection is September 2, 2015.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral tinnitus is service connected, finding it was incurred during active military service.