Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2013

The Board has granted an effective date of February 7, 2003 for the award of service connection for tinnitus. The Veteran's claim for hearing loss in 2003 included a claim for tinnitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for a headache disorder, skin disorder of the feet, and tinnitus. The Veteran's current conditions are considered to be related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have diabetes, hypertension, an eye disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, or hepatitis C that is attributable to his period of active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete service records and the need for additional medical examination. The issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are under review.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including sleep apnea and cardiomyopathy, did not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment from October 3, 2007 to September 30, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a lymph node disability has been dismissed as he withdrew his claim during the hearing. The claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and bladder condition are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it is related to his in-service acoustic trauma. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, a right knee disorder, and peripheral neuropathy are remanded due to the need for additional medical inquiry.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service exposure to jet aircraft engine noise. The claim for residuals of a ruptured left ear drum was withdrawn prior to decision.

The Veteran's residuals of traumatic brain injury, including complete loss of sense of smell and taste, tinnitus, headaches with characteristic prostrating attacks, and dizziness resulting in occasional staggering, are rated at a maximum of 40 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the Veteran's remaining claims of service connection for right ankle disorder, left knee disorder, bilateral shoulder disorder, cervical spine disorder, and back disorder are remanded for further development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, residuals of a right ankle sprain, and depression/anxiety. However, no effective date is assigned as the evidence does not meet the criteria for an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine degenerative changes, blurred vision, and sleep disturbances have been withdrawn. The claims of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus are granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current tinnitus is not related to his active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims, including obtaining service treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus was caused by service and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been granted, but the Board finds that a higher evaluation is not warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for Meniere's disease, to include manifestations of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's tinnitus and migraine headaches are found to be related to his active service, with the onset occurring during an in-service motor vehicle accident. As such, these conditions have been granted service connection.

The Veteran's chronic liver disability is not related to his military service, including herbicide exposure. The Board finds that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of tinea pedis (athlete's foot) and grants service connection for this condition.,Bilateral hearing loss was not caused by the Veteran's active service. Tinnitus was found to be due to acoustic trauma during service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.,The Board finds that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of throat nodules, which are presumed to have been caused by herbicide exposure in Vietnam. Service connection is granted for this condition.,Service connection is denied for residuals of a left leg wound and tinea pedis (athlete's foot).,Bilateral hearing loss disability was not incurred or aggravated during service. The Veteran has current bilateral hearing loss, which is presumed to have been caused by in-service noise exposure.