Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2018

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left knee instability, right knee disability, post-traumatic midfoot mass, hearing loss, tinnitus, arrhythmia, hypertension, prostatic hypertrophy, acne rosacea, tension headaches, and tingling and numbness in hands, fingers, toes and forehead. The appeals are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a deviated septum, claimed as a disability of the nose, is dismissed. The Board has remanded cases involving low back disability, bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, hypertension, acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD), and initial compensable evaluation for bilateral tinea pedis/tinea unguium.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD and peripheral neuropathies, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for right elbow strain, bilateral foot condition, shin splints, refractive error and myopia, and tinnitus. The decision also noted that the Veteran's current right elbow strain disability had its onset during active duty.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for BPH, generalized osteoarthritis, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and allergies to shellfish and codeine due to unresolved medical issues and lack of evidence establishing a nexus between these conditions and active duty.

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

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the case for further examination regarding vertigo.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are at least as likely as not incurred in service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as unspecified trauma and/or stressor related disorder. The claims of service connection for a low back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his claims before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The petition to reopen the previously denied service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, kidney disorder (including kidney stones and cysts), heart disorder, bowel disorder, and headaches is granted.,The issues of service connection for a kidney disorder, heart disorder, bowel disorder, and headaches are remanded.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is granted service connection. Tinnitus is denied as not related to service. Hypertension is also denied as not related to service. Cardiovascular disorder (arteriosclerosis), kidney disorder, and diabetes mellitus are all denied on secondary basis.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the conditions began during active duty service due to exposure to loud noise without protective gear.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's heart condition is being remanded due to the need to determine if he was exposed to herbicide agents or contaminants, and a VA examination will be scheduled to assess the etiology of his stroke.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted service connection, while the claim for an increased rating for lumbar degenerative disc disease is remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus are granted. The rating for left ear hearing loss is remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with the right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected. The Board found that the Veteran had noise exposure during service, which is considered a direct link to his current conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records.