Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2012

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and lumbar spine arthritis, finding that these conditions are attributable to service. The Veteran's tinnitus is linked to noise exposure during service, while his back disability is associated with a fall from a tank in service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete medical records and unclear opinions in previous examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and the need for a VA examination regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor may a psychosis be presumed to have been incurred therein.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the etiology of his tinnitus and right shoulder/wrist injuries, as well as to obtain updated treatment records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that his current disabilities are not related to his active duty military service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's lay assertions of noise exposure during service and continuity of symptoms since service were credible. The Board also found that his current tinnitus is likely due to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for residuals of Osgood Schlatter's Disease and granted service connection for tinnitus. The Veteran's right knee disability, left knee disability (secondary to right knee), and peripheral neuropathy are all considered in their respective claims.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service connected due to in-service noise exposure. His cervical spine and bilateral shoulder disabilities are not service connected as they pre-existed service or were not shown within one year of separation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus and a bilateral hearing loss disability, finding no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing VA treatment records and SSA disability determination records. The Veteran's claims for service connection will be reconsidered after these records are obtained.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA and private treatment records, as well as a VA examination to assess his employability with his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be causally related to service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to January 8, 2008 for the grant of service connection for tinnitus has been withdrawn by his representative.

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

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service. The case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling the Veteran for VA examinations at a more convenient location.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (including PTSD and dysthymia) have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since February 2, 2012.

The Veteran's current tinnitus was incurred in active duty service and the Board granted entitlement to service connection for tinnitus. The issue of increased rating for residuals of right ankle arthroscopy with traumatic arthritis is remanded due to lack of a recent VA examination.