Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus, right hand (wrist) joint pain, and migraines have been granted service connection.,Service connection has also been granted for the Veteran's mental disorder claimed as PTSD, depression, and insomnia.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment from October 9, 2012, to October 29, 2015.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection and increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and urethro-prostatitis due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he can perform the tasks required in sedentary employment considering his education and occupational experience.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities on an extra-schedular basis prior to July 7, 2020 is being remanded as the RO did not satisfy its duty to assist and there are outstanding development actions needed. The Board will consider whether the Veteran meets the criteria for a TDIU based on his combined low back and psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and a right shoulder disability were granted effective June 26, 2017. The Board found that the earliest date on which service connection could be established was June 26, 2017, when the VA Regional Office received his notice of intent to file a claim for compensation.

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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to May 4, 2016. The Board found that the Veteran had part-time employment before this date and his service-connected conditions alone did not prevent him from working.

The Board has dismissed all claims related to the Veteran's service connection requests, as well as his request for a compensable evaluation for tinea versicolor. The appeals are dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence of noise exposure or injury during periods of active duty. The appellant's current disabilities are not related to his military service.,Service connection was also denied for an acquired psychiatric disability, as there is no credible evidence showing that the disorder had its onset during a period of active duty. The appellant did not have any treatment for such conditions in service.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected conditions and new claims. The Board has determined that these matters are inextricably intertwined with the previously adjudicated issues, and thus must be remanded for further consideration.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of a psychiatric disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected as it is related to his military noise exposure.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding its onset during service and post-service treatment history.,Service connection for rhinorrhea (rhinitis) is remanded due to the need for clarification on pre-service presence of the condition and in-service reports.,Service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disability is remanded as there are conflicting opinions regarding its onset during service and post-service treatment history.,Service connection for right lower extremity sciatica is remanded due to conflicting opinions regarding its onset during service and post-service treatment history.,Service connection for left hip disability (gluteal muscle strain) is remanded due to the need for clarification on pre-service presence of the condition and in-service reports.,Service connection for left leg pain (muscle cramping) is remanded as there are conflicting opinions regarding its onset during service and post-service treatment history.,Service connection for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with degenerative arthritis is remanded due to conflicting opinions regarding its onset during service and post-service treatment history.

The Board has remanded the case due to duty to assist errors, specifically regarding missing medical records from a private provider. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are noted as affecting his ability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to December 3, 2012.

The Board has remanded the cases for a new VA examination to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's currently diagnosed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, considering his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were reopened, and both conditions are now granted.,Service connection is established for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity and prostate cancer (residual symptoms), with a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right hip disability, and left hip disability due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran is required to provide updated VA treatment records and any relevant private treatment records. A new VA examination with comprehensive opinions on service connection will be arranged.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of tinnitus has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with this matter as he died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has dismissed all claims as the Veteran withdrew his appeals prior to a decision being made.