Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for tinnitus was reopened and granted. Service connection for PTSD and dysthymic disorder as secondary to service-connected cystic acne of the face and related scars were also granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied as the evidence did not show that his tinnitus manifested to a compensable degree during active duty or within a presumptive period, and continuity of symptomatology is not established.,Service connection for GERD with gastritis and status post right lower rib cage fracture with bony tender prominence were granted effective August 31, 2011.

The Board has remanded the claims for tinnitus, major depressive disorder (MDD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), left shoulder condition, sleep apnea, cold injury residuals of the extremities, adenitis tuberculosis, and skin condition due to outstanding VA medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to in-service exposure to hazardous noise, and therefore grants service connection for these conditions.

Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, with the presumption that these conditions are related to service exposure to noise.,Tinnitus was not diagnosed during service but the Veteran's statements of continuous symptoms since separation from active duty in the Army are considered credible.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to July 31, 2014 for service connection of right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, lumbar spine IVDS, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and residual scar associated with lumbar spine IVDS.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted as service connected. The case is remanded for a new VA examination to determine the relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The appeal regarding a rating in excess of 10 percent for coronary artery disease is dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal. The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a higher rating for PTSD are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension due to discrepancies in the service treatment records and outstanding medical records.

The claims for service connection for low back disability, left foot nerve disability, tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD), fibromyalgia, and migraine headaches are all granted.,Service connection is established for these conditions based on the presumption of exposure to Gulf War service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as other specified trauma and stressor related disorder. The issue of whether sleep apnea is related to service or secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disorder remains pending.

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

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

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings of diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and erectile dysfunction before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claim of reopening a previously denied claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, mood disorder, major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, and impulse control disorder is remanded due to the need for additional development.

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.

Service connection has been granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.,The claim for service connection for Parkinson's Disease is being remanded due to unresolved issues regarding exposure.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for hypertension and remanded other issues related to service connection. The Veteran's claims are also remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and examinations.

The Veteran's right shoulder osteoarthritis, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus were not granted service connection. The Veteran's right shoulder osteoarthritis was denied as there was no evidence of a chronic disease in service or within the applicable presumptive period. Bilateral hearing loss disability was granted as it met the criteria for current disability and continuity of symptoms since service. Tinnitus was denied due to lack of in-service complaints and delayed onset.

The Veteran's service connection for a back disability was reopened. The Board denied temporary total ratings based on hospitalization or convalescence due to his back disability, and did not find that he is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.