Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2013

The Board determined that the Veteran's current right shoulder arthritis and tendonitis, hearing loss disability, and tinnitus are not related to service.,Service connection was denied for all three conditions.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was denied as his decubitus ulcers and osteomyelitis were not caused by VA medical treatment.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine if he was entitled to a TDIU prior to August 24, 2006 based on his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his employability.

The Veteran's tinnitus disability is found to be causally related to noise exposure during active service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are related to his active service, including exposure to noise. As a result, the claims for service connection have been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability was not shown during service or for many years thereafter, and there is no competent evidence linking this disability to service. The Veteran currently wears hearing aids in both ears.,On the other hand, the Veteran reported experiencing tinnitus since his military service, and a VA examination confirmed current tinnitus. There is credible evidence indicating that the Veteran's tinnitus began during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and ear infections with tinnitus has been reopened, and the Board finds that new and material evidence has been received to reopen these claims.,Service connection is established for a groin disorder (inguinal hernia) due to an in-service lifting injury.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for post-operative left knee internal derangement residuals due to receipt of new and material evidence. The claims for headaches, tinnitus, right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, sleep apnea, and PTSD are all granted.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a neck disability, and a psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to determine their etiology.

The Veteran seeks service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which he claims are related to his exposure to noise during active service. The VA examiner's opinion is inadequate due to the lack of a clear etiology without resorting to speculation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete medical records and inadequate opinion regarding the relationship between his hearing loss and tinnitus and service. The case will be re-adjudicated after these issues are addressed.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection. The issue of TDIU is pending as the AMC has already assigned a 100% disability rating for one of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining service treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The Veteran is also to be scheduled for a VA examination regarding his claimed head injuries, tinnitus, and psychiatric disorder.

The case is being remanded for further development, including another VA examination to assess the relationship between current hearing loss and tinnitus and service. The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus are currently pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to additional development being needed, including scheduling a VA audiological examination.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to noise exposure during active duty service, and the claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's military duties likely presumed significant noise exposure during active duty and that his current diagnoses of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge of the Board.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and initial ratings, finding that no intent to file a claim existed prior to December 17, 2007.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues, and a Travel Board hearing will be scheduled at the RO.