Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2016

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for an undiagnosed gallbladder condition due to VA treatment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are etiologically related to his service, including in-service noise exposure. As such, the claims for service connection have been granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and type II diabetes mellitus. The VA audiological examination indicated that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is not related to his in-service noise exposure. Service connection was also denied for type II diabetes mellitus as there is no evidence linking it to herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active duty service, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for vertigo and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began in service or within one year of separation.

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

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for obstructive sleep apnea, tinnitus, suppurative otitis media, bilateral hearing loss, and compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1151 for a back condition, leg condition, coccyx and head injury.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are being remanded due to the inadequacy of the April 2011 VA examination report. The case will be readjudicated after a new examination is conducted.

The Veteran's tinnitus and right ear hearing loss have been rated at the minimum levels allowed by VA regulations. The RO denied his increased rating requests for both conditions.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and providing a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and examining the Veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to schedule a hearing via live videoconference. The case will be returned to the AOJ for scheduling an appropriate hearing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of the etiology of his hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities and his active service. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Veteran is unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment due to the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities, with a current combined disability rating of 80 percent.

The Board has determined that service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is granted as both conditions are found to be related to noise exposure during active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and dysthymia). The decision on the latter two issues is pending.

The Board has decided that a new medical opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his service, and thus remands the case for this purpose.

The Board has decided that the appeal is remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right knee, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disorder and tinnitus are not related to his military service.,Service connection for a left knee disorder is denied as there is no evidence of chronic left knee problems during or within one year after service, and the current condition is more likely due to aging and wear and tear.