Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2015

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is likely related to his period of active service and 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 to obtain additional medical records and clarify the onset of his conditions.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claim for a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae. The Board found that there is no evidence showing bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus were incurred in service, and denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability as new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, residuals of malaria, and peripheral nerve damage of the lower extremities were granted. The Veteran was also assigned a 20 percent disability rating for his thoracolumbar strain effective September 10, 2013.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied. The Board is unable to establish a link between the Veteran's current disabilities and her military service, including exposure to noise during service. For the low back disability and loss of teeth issues, further development is needed as there are insufficient records in the file.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are related to his in-service noise exposure, and thus service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by his active military service, as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his service. The claim for PTSD was granted based on credible evidence linking it to his service.

The Veteran's request for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, left hand jungle rot, and right shoulder condition is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's appeal for higher initial and subsequent ratings following the award of service connection for CAD status post MI has been withdrawn. The claim is dismissed.

The Veteran's tinnitus was not service-connected as it resolved during service and post-service noise exposure is believed to be the cause.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are due to his active duty service, and thus grants service connection for both conditions.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and sleep apnea are related to service, with tinnitus being linked to noise exposure during active duty and sleep apnea being linked to his service-connected depressive disorder. As such, both conditions have been granted service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to in-service acoustic trauma.,For his skin disability claim, additional medical opinion is needed as well as obtaining any available outstanding private treatment records.

The Board is remanding the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus to determine whether the Appellant wishes to proceed as a substitute or on an accrued benefits basis. The remaining issues will also be readjudicated.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, ischemic heart disease, stroke, diabetes mellitus, and diabetic retinopathy have been denied as the evidence does not establish exposure to herbicide agents during service or a direct relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination and ensuring that all relevant records are associated with the claims file.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for increased rating for tinnitus and service connection for hyperacusis, as well as his claim for residuals of a right hand fracture. The decision found that there was no showing of a current disability related to ACDUTRA or any other period of service.

The Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected Hepatitis C, which causes fatigue and other symptoms that prevent him from physically demanding employment.