Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2017

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, as it was incurred during active service. The claim for bilateral hearing loss remains pending and will be further developed.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on February 24, 2012 are not eligible for reimbursement by VA because the services were not authorized and there was no emergency situation warranting non-VA treatment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, as it was incurred in service. The claim for bilateral hearing loss remains pending and requires additional development.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting VA compensation criteria. The claim for increased rating for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome was also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current bilateral hearing loss disability or tinnitus due to service, and therefore denied both claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is a relationship between these conditions and his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus had their onset in service, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, both for accrued benefits purposes, based on the Veteran's in-service noise exposure and current diagnoses.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current lumbar spondylosis and tinnitus are etiologically related to his military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient VA examination reports and the need for new, sufficient examinations assessing the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his employability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are related to his military service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for all issues, including service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to withdrawal of appeals by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with psychotic features is found to be etiologically related to service.,It is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's tinnitus is caused by noise exposure in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are related to his service, with symptoms dating back to when he began college after discharge. Service connection is granted for both conditions.

The appellant's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, tinnitus, memory loss, nephropathy, and heart disease to include coronary artery disease due to their secondary nature to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for psychiatric disorder, hearing loss, tinnitus, lung disability, and kidney disability were denied as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service or any other relevant factors.