Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2017

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and to schedule him for examinations to address the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, including right shoulder disability, hypertension, heart disability (mitral valve prolapse), PTSD, TBI, lumbar strain, and need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims to reopen his service connection petitions for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been remanded due to the Veteran's inability to attend a scheduled hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone do not render him unable to secure and follow any form of substantially gainful employment prior to May 13, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a video conference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO. The issues include reopening of service connection claims and new service connection claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service, including exposure to loud noise from aircraft engines and gunfire. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are granted, as there is at least equipoise evidence in favor of a finding that these conditions are related to his active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied, with the effective date of March 10, 2003 being granted for the reopened claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, with noise exposure being a significant factor. After considering all evidence of record, including VA examinations and private medical opinions, the Board finds that service connection is warranted for both conditions.

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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not, either individually or collectively, preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction. The evidence does not support a finding that either condition is related to active duty service or service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, in and of themselves, do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to military noise exposure. Service connection was denied for right ear hearing loss due to a lack of evidence showing a nexus between in-service noise exposure and current hearing loss.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development to obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus, specifically addressing whether these conditions are related to service due to noise exposure during active duty.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a Travel Board hearing due to the Veteran's request.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic pyelonephritis with chronic cystitis, degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the knees, hearing loss, and tinnitus, prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that a TDIU is warranted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request for withdrawal prior to the Board's decision.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his active military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and further evaluation is needed to determine if the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active service, and therefore grants service connection for tinnitus. However, the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for bilateral hearing loss as it did not manifest during service or within one year after separation.