Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep apnea have been denied. The Board has also found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for these conditions.,Additionally, several of the Veteran's existing disabilities are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus was granted. Service connection for PTSD was also granted. The reduction in ratings for knee instability and patellofemoral syndrome of the knees was found to be improper, and the prior 10% ratings were restored.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to anxiety disorder, hypertension, and other disabilities.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of VA examinations and requests for a medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to outstanding treatment records from the Veteran's employment with a commercial airline (1977-1987) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (1987-2014).

The Board has decided to vacate the April 2023 decision denying service connection for tinnitus due to an intent to file a claim for hypertension within one year of receiving the intent to file. The tinnitus claim is inextricably intertwined with the hypertension claim, so it will be remanded until both claims are adjudicated.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to incomplete employment and income information provided by the Veteran. The Board requests clarification on his employment history and earnings since June 30, 2010.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The Board found the evidence in equipoise as to whether his degenerative disease of the lumbar spine with a history of herniated nucleus pulposus, status post L4 and L5, S1 laminectomy and L4-L5 discectomy warranted an increased rating. His left and right lower extremity radiculopathy were remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal for right ear hearing loss was denied as he does not have a current disability.,Left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's children are not eligible for accrued benefits as the appellant is not a valid claimant due to her age and status.

The Veteran's unauthorized non-VA medical expenses incurred at UAMC on July 3, 2018 were reimbursed because the treatment was for an adjudicated service-connected disability and the services were for emergency treatment of a condition that would have been hazardous to life or health if delayed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities because he did not complete and return the necessary TDIU application, and there was insufficient evidence showing he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected conditions alone.

Service connection for tinnitus has been granted.,The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education, training, and work history.

The Board has remanded the cases of gastroesophageal reflux disease, tinnitus, fibromyalgia, history of ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome/spastic colon, and recurrent bladder infection for additional development. Service connection is not granted for respiratory asthma.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's service connection claim for tinnitus is granted. Claims for bilateral hearing loss and right eye disorder are remanded, as well as the psychiatric disorder claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further development, including obtaining STRs, stressor development, and VA examinations.

The Veteran's GERD and Diverticulosis are granted service connection as the evidence is in approximate balance.,Service connection for a respiratory disorder, to include tuberculosis, is remanded due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for tinnitus was granted.,The Veteran's claims for hypertension, migraine headaches, and GERD were denied due to lack of a causal relationship with service-connected conditions.