Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus was denied, and his claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD were granted. The issues of increased ratings for various disabilities are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and consideration of lay statements. The Veteran's knee conditions may be related to service, but a new VA opinion is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches on a secondary basis due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and tinnitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left ear hearing loss, as well as his claim for service connection for right ear tinnitus. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and tinnitus, rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment for the period since August 1, 2005.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for mononucleosis with secondary hepatitis was denied. The Board also remanded the claims for service connection for a left lower extremity circulatory disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board has granted compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for the Veteran's perforated right ear drum, hearing loss, and pain as a result of VA medical treatment in December 2014.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened, but the claims are still pending as they were remanded due to need for additional examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it is related to in-service noise exposure. Her rheumatoid arthritis and chronic kidney disease were denied as there was no evidence of in-service occurrence or herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to incomplete treatment records, invalid test results from a previous VA examination, and new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral total knee replacements and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted TDIU effective November 27, 2018.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the schedular criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to July 6, 2011. The Board found that the Veteran was capable of securing and following substantially gainful employment due to his history, education, skill, and previous work experience.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his lumbar spine condition is denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable rating criteria. Additionally, the Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with major depressive disorder and obstructive sleep apnea, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since January 18, 2022.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding service connection for tinnitus as there is no longer a case or controversy. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim was granted, with all reasonable doubt resolved in his favor. Service connection for left knee and left eye disabilities are remanded due to insufficient VA opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's tinnitus claim is granted. The diabetes mellitus type II claim has been withdrawn from appeal.,The acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as major depressive disorder) and bilateral knee and leg disorder claims are remanded for further examination and opinion.,The bilateral hearing loss claim is also remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's periods of service and duty status are unclear, necessitating a remand to clarify these details and obtain any missing service treatment records.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection due to military noise exposure during active duty.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied because the evidence does not support a finding that it was incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, PTSD, and insomnia have been granted.,Service connection is established for tinnitus and PTSD. Insomnia remains denied.