Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2017

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to December 17, 2009 for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity associated with diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity associated with diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus are related to service, warranting service connection. The right leg scar is rated as noncompensable due to its nature.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and VA treatment records. The Appellant's claims of PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a left shoulder disorder will be reconsidered based on this new evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, colon cancer, an eye disability (presumably a pre-existing condition), hemorrhoids, non-allergic rhinitis, and knee disabilities. The Board also found that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claim of service connection for right leg varicose veins, chronic venous embolism, or deep vein thrombosis. Service connection has been granted for non-allergic rhinitis due to a service-connected deviated septum.

The Board has found that the Veteran's current diagnoses of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military noise exposure. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to outstanding records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his in-service noise exposure, resulting in a grant of service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The effective dates for the grants of service connection were not established as requested.,The Veteran was also denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional disability claimed as a result of July 9, 1979 VA medical treatment.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted. The Board finds that the Veteran's current diagnoses of bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military noise exposure.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, resulting in a denial.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus that is related to his military service. The evidence shows no in-service hearing problems and no post-service medical records documenting onset within one year after separation from service.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the appellant's current bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus are causally related to noise exposure during his period of active duty. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has dismissed the appeals due to the Appellant's withdrawal of her appeal.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's tinnitus is due to service, and therefore grants the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral tinnitus has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. No decision was made on the merits of any claims.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for tinnitus, which had its onset during active service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to in-service acoustic trauma. The claims were previously denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need to obtain additional medical records from the Michigan Department of Corrections regarding treatment for hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered based on all evidence received.

The Veteran's tinnitus did not manifest during service or within one year of separation and is not otherwise related to service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than May 12, 2015 for service connection for tinnitus is denied.,The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss disability is denied.