Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including an addendum opinion from the October 2011 VA examiner to address in-service noise exposure and pre-existing conditions.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection, but the initial noncompensable rating for atrial fibrillation remains denied.

The VA denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there was no nexus between his current tinnitus and his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened, but the VA has determined that there is no new and material evidence to support these claims. As a result, the claims were denied on their merits.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The Veteran's current tinnitus had its onset during his period of active duty in the Navy from October 1972 to July 1975, and he is competent to report having ringing in the ears since service.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be service-connected, with the right ear hearing loss being denied due to lack of evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (tinnitus, dorso-lumbar strain, and bilateral hearing loss) do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be incurred in service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to a scheduling issue for his Board hearing. The issues of service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus remain on appeal.

The VA determined that the Veteran's current tinnitus was not incurred in or related to his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

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

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the current nature and severity of the Veteran's service-connected thoracic spine disability. The issues on appeal are related to entitlement to service connection for tinnitus and an initial compensable rating for a thoracic spine disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and personnel records.

The Board has reopened the service connection claim for a right ear hearing loss disability and granted service connection for tinnitus. The Veteran's current right ear hearing loss is found to be related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which he claims are related to noise exposure during active duty. The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, hearing loss, and tinnitus disabilities prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The criteria for TDIU have been met.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are all found to be related to his service. The right shoulder disability is not considered a qualifying additional disability for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, specifically PTSD, have rendered him unemployable for the period prior to December 22, 2009. The Board has granted a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability.