Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected as they are related to his military service. However, the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for sleep apnea or PTSD.,PTSD is not currently diagnosed.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the cases are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, arranging for a VA examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's cervical spine disability and forehead scar, and obtaining an addendum opinion from the April 2012 VA audiological examiner regarding the nature and etiology of his bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA audiometric examination.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus is etiologically related to noise exposure sustained in active service and grants entitlement to service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and dental trauma. The evidence does not support a current diagnosis of tinnitus or establish that these conditions are related to service.

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

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence that he filed a formal or informal application to reopen his claims prior to May 6, 2011.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service, including an in-service right tympanoplasty. The decision grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for a heart condition, finding no evidence of such condition during or after service. The Veteran's tinnitus was also not found to be related to his military service.,Service connection is denied as the medical evidence does not support a link between the Veteran's current conditions and his active duty.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for another VA examination to determine if his current hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service, specifically exposure to loud noises as an artilleryman.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from the VA examiner and requesting additional medical records.

The Board found that the Veteran's preexisting bilateral hearing loss did not increase in severity during service and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. For tinnitus, the Board concluded there was no evidence of a nexus between the condition and service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his bilateral hearing loss and whether it is proximately due to or aggravated by service-connected tinnitus and Eustachian tube dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, seizure disorder, and diabetes mellitus were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened. The Board has also remanded the issues regarding PTSD with major depression ratings, as well as the TDIU rating prior to April 9, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for VA audiological and psychiatric examinations.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.,The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral knee condition and low back condition are remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims due to unresolved questions regarding his hearing options and whether he desires a hearing. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus will be returned to the RO for further action.