Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2012

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and records to determine the nature and etiology of any dental disorder, tinnitus, and skin disorder. The Veteran's claims are currently pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied as the evidence did not show that his current symptoms were related to noise exposure during active duty.,Service connection for PTSD and a right shoulder disorder, and an increased initial rating for migraine headaches were withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development and scheduling of a videoconference hearing.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The claim of service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is granted, while his claims for left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, varicose veins, residuals of burns on the hands, and leg scars are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current hearing loss disability is related to his in-service noise exposure. The issue of whether new and material evidence has been received sufficient to reopen a claim for service connection for a heart condition was withdrawn by the Veteran prior to decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression), as well as his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for coronary artery disease due to VA treatment.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied them on the merits. The Veteran's assertions regarding in-service noise exposure and continued symptoms since service are considered credible.

The Board finds that the Veteran's tinnitus is likely due to noise exposure during service and grants service connection for this condition.

The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's tinnitus had its onset during his active duty or ADUTRA, and no competent medical opinion has been presented to link the current disability to service. As such, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran had noise exposure during service and developed hearing loss and tinnitus. The VA has determined that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and occupational experience, effective December 6, 2011.

The Veteran's daughter is appealing the denial of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus for accrued benefits purposes. The appeal has been remanded due to incomplete VCAA notice.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for a clarifying medical opinion regarding the existence and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has dismissed all issues on appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeals.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's tinnitus claim for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his noise trauma during active duty.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and service personnel records related to the Veteran's Reserve service. The claims will be reconsidered after these records are obtained.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the denial of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, have rendered him unemployable from performing all forms of substantially gainful employment that are consistent with his education and occupational experience. The Board has resolved all reasonable doubt in favor of the claimant.