Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2018

Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and right ear tinnitus were denied as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or related to service.,The Veteran was found to have current diagnoses of right ear hearing loss and right ear tinnitus but no current diagnosis of left ear hearing loss.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection, including for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a respiratory disorder (COPD and asthma), nerve damage of the feet, and hyperkeratoses of the feet. The claims are being returned due to incomplete VA treatment records and lack of audiometric test results.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus and an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD from June 25, 2010 to September 12, 2011 was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current disability related to service or exposure to loud noise during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, sleep apnea, sinusitis, headache disorder, and respiratory disorder due to insufficient evidence in the record.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,A compensable rating (greater than 10%) for GERD prior to September 16, 2014, is denied. However, a 10% rating for GERD as of September 16, 2014, is granted.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,A compensable rating (greater than 10%) for GERD prior to September 16, 2014, is denied. A 10% rating for GERD as of September 16, 2014, is granted.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated during service, and continuity of symptomatology was not established. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence is against a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder NOS and depressive disorder NOS. The Veteran's claims for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus remain denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence received since the April 2008 rating decisions. The claims are now remanded for further development, including an audiometric examination.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for the issues of service connection for right knee disability, right leg condition, hearing loss, and tinnitus. As a result, these issues are dismissed.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, left ear hearing loss, and right ear hearing loss. The claims are remanded to allow for a VA examination to determine if current hearing loss disabilities were incurred in service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate examination and conflicting medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant an initial compensable disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is remanded due to the need for a VA audiological examination.

The Board has remanded several issues including earlier effective dates for service connection and initial compensable ratings for knee conditions, as well as a service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's appeal regarding tinnitus, PTSD, and various wrist and hand strains has been remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,PTSD remains rated at 70 percent.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, and heart disabilities have been dismissed due to their death.

The Board has granted service connection for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) and remanded the issues of service connection for lumbar spine disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and initial compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids with fistulas and surgery.