Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The Board found that the Veteran's RLS is not related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied as the disability is rated based on its inherent nature and not due to any service connection theory.

The Veteran's tinnitus was related to active service and a 10 percent rating, and no more, is warranted for the condition.

The Board found no evidence of tinnitus in service and concluded that the Veteran's current tinnitus is not related to his military service.,For pulmonary emphysema, the claim was denied as there was no evidence it manifested during service or due to any event or injury in service other than tobacco use.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's tinnitus was incurred during service, and thus grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Veteran's tinnitus began during service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The hearing loss claim is also granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues with obtaining service treatment records and for a VA examination.

Your claims are being remanded to the RO for scheduling a videoconference hearing before the Board. You will be notified of the date, time, and location of this hearing at your address of record.

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 tinnitus is related to noise exposure during his military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an adequate VA examination for the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus claims, as well as to consider additional evidence.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as the submitted evidence does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate these claims.

The Veteran's tinnitus and hypertension have been assigned initial disability ratings of 10 percent each, the maximum allowed under VA regulations. The right great toe condition has not yet been rated.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, cervical spondylosis, bilateral upper extremity disabilities, post-operative gynecomastia, tinnitus, rotator cuff tendinopathy of the left shoulder, rotator cuff tendinopathy of the right shoulder, and bilateral plantar fasciitis, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case back to the RO for initial review of newly submitted evidence, including appellate briefs. The claims will be reconsidered and a decision will be made based on this new information.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to outstanding private treatment records and deficiencies in the VA examination reports.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for acoustic neuroma, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions from the VA examiners.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to in-service acoustic trauma, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The decision on bilateral sensorineural hearing loss remains pending as it was remanded.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating of tinnitus and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss are denied. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea is REMANDED to the RO.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of tinnitus had its onset in service. The issue of right ear hearing loss is remanded due to inadequate examination.