Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, which is to be addressed by a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeals for hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD have been dismissed due to their death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss/tinnitus, skin cancer, scars, and headaches, have prevented him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment for the entire period on appeal. The Board has granted TDIU based on these conditions.

The claims for service connection for right and left knee disorders have been denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claims.,The claims for service connection for tinnitus and right ankle disorder have been reopened, but are still pending as remanded issues.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate medical opinions. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to the need for additional examination.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service noise exposure during Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA).

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's diagnosed right ear sensorineural hearing loss and his service, including chronic otitis media and scarred tympanic membranes. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine this connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and conducting new examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete development.,Service connection is denied for left leg, left arm, and right eye vision disabilities as there is no credible evidence of their onset during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed tinnitus had its onset during his active duty service and is related to such service, granting service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, including alopecia, degenerative changes L5-S1, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, rheumatism of the femoral nerves associated with these conditions, and tinnitus. The effective date for this grant is to be determined by the agency of original jurisdiction.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his service as an infantryman, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The bilateral hearing loss claim is remanded due to a lack of adequate medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for beneficiary travel benefits associated with non-VA medical appointments on October 12, 2017, and October 16, 2017, were received within the required 30-day period following completion of the travel. The Board found that the claims met all eligibility requirements and granted them.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability for the period from November 20, 2013, to November 7, 2020. The claim of entitlement to a rating in excess of 20 percent for service-connected scoliosis is remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connection is established due to in-service noise exposure.,Prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type 2, and decreased vision in the left eye are remanded for further development.

The Veteran is unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, including sleep apnea, PTSD, hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Board has granted total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's service-connected hernia scar is not rated as compensable, but his bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been established based on in-service noise exposure. Service connection for tinnitus was denied due to the examiner's finding that it was less likely than not related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tinnitus and back disability due to inadequate VA examinations and missing medical records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are believed to be related to his military service.