Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule him for a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The TDIU claim will be deferred until these issues are resolved.

The Board found that the Veteran's strongyloides infection did not have its onset in service and was not related to his service-connected conditions. The cause of death, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), is considered immediate rather than contributory.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability, bilateral ankle and knee disabilities, GERD, residual scar from a left breast lumpectomy, tinnitus, and migraine headaches. The Veteran's current conditions are found to be related to her military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease that could be linked to these conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence showing a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran is found to be unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities, specifically bilateral hearing loss and asbestosis. His combined evaluation of 80% meets the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for patellofemoral syndrome of the right and left knees, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been granted. The Veteran is also receiving a 10 percent rating for his traumatic brain injury without residuals prior to March 28, 2013, with no further increase in rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus did not begin during service and is not related to noise exposure in service. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is a result of noise exposure during his military service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current tinnitus is related to his military service, resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.,Further examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has a diagnosed left shoulder condition or right shoulder condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for tinnitus is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his claimed condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is related to noise exposure during active service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of chronic middle ear disease of the right ear and remanded it for further development. The Veteran is seeking to establish that his current hearing loss, dizziness, and tinnitus are related to a pre-existing condition aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus claim is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine if it is related to service or his service-connected hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and records. The Veteran's claims for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a higher rating for depressive disorder are pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnoses of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his period of active service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and missing private medical records. The Veteran's claim for service connection of tinnitus will be reconsidered with a new VA examination.

The Board found no evidence of a current left shoulder disability, and denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed left shoulder disorder. The Board also denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus as these conditions were not shown to be related to service.