Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2015

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding records and the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's application to reopen his claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits, finding no new and material evidence was submitted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus had its onset during active military service and the Board found in favor of granting service connection for tinnitus. The issue of bilateral hearing loss is addressed in a separate REMAND portion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are at least as likely as not related to his service, including exposure to loud noises from weapons fire. As a result, the claims for service connection for these conditions have been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is a chronic disease and found service connection as it relates to exposure to acoustic trauma during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his inability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus were found to be incurred in service. The Board granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have had its onset during service and is etiologically related to service, thus granting the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is at least a 50% likelihood that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, finding that exposure to herbicide agents did not cause or contribute to any of these disabilities.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have begun during her military service and granted as a direct result of in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's request for a videoconference hearing, and the appeal is being returned to the AOJ for scheduling such a hearing.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inextricably intertwined issues, including a claim of entitlement to service connection for Meniere's disease. The claims are being referred back to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service connection claim for tinnitus is granted, and he is currently service-connected with a noncompensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with major depressive disorder, coronary artery disease, and other conditions, have rendered him unable to perform his activities of daily living without regular assistance from another person. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU effective October 20, 2008. The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment as of October 20, 2008.