Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2015

The Veteran's tinnitus and headaches with dizziness are being remanded for additional development to clarify the etiology of these conditions, including whether they are related to service or other service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and consideration of the Veteran's claims, including obtaining updated VA examinations and medical opinions.

The Veteran's tinnitus was incurred in service and the Board has granted entitlement to service connection for bilateral tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and COPD, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are likely due to his exposure to acoustic trauma during service and in-service exposure to explosive fumes and dust, respectively.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing and additional development of his claims.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that a valid substantive appeal was not submitted regarding the May 2011 rating decision denying service connection for tinnitus. As such, the Veteran's underlying claim is denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and right-sided cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) with left hand weakness, left facial palsy, left temporal hemianopsia, receptive, expressive aphasia, dizzy spells, and memory impairment have been reopened. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus and granted it, finding that there is a reasonable possibility of substantiating his claim based on new evidence. The Veteran's tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus was incurred in service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are related to his military service, with cumulative noise exposure being a significant factor.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his active service. The heart disability, warts on the legs, skin condition of the arms and legs, hypothyroidism, and cataracts are not currently addressed due to the need for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to presumed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are attributable to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, with a grant of service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for TDIU, with his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right knee disability, left knee disability, and low back disability are related to his active duty service. As a result, these claims for service connection have been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Statement of the Case on several issues, including his claims for increased ratings and service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are related to noise exposure during active service, leading to a grant of service connection for both conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are service-connected as they are related to his in-service noise exposure during combat.