Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2018

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus for further examination and medical opinions due to inadequate previous evaluations.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is remanded due to the need for additional examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his time in active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including tinnitus and multiple cardiovascular conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. Service connection for tinnitus is granted based on in-service noise exposure.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are inextricably intertwined with his claims for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder distinct from PTSD, as well as his claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU). Therefore, these issues must be remanded to allow VA to obtain all available service treatment records and corroborate the Veteran's reported stressors. Additionally, the Veteran needs to have additional medical examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeals of service connection claims for degenerative lumbar spine disease, cervical spine injury, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has denied service connection for hearing loss and remanded the issue of tinnitus. The Veteran's hearing loss is not related to his active duty service, but the claim for tinnitus remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following all forms of substantially gainful employment.

The Board is remanding the case due to issues related to hearing loss and TDIU, including seeking additional treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied previously, but new evidence has been submitted that raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims. The claim for tinnitus remains denied as there is no new and material evidence. The claims for onychomycosis and fungal infection of the feet are reopened due to new evidence relating to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim, but service connection is not granted. Service connection for tinea pedis is granted.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus. Service connection claims for other conditions are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, but have been attributed to pre-existing conditions or other causes. The claim for hearing loss of the left ear is denied, while the claim for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran will need to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his BHL and whether his tinnitus is caused or aggravated by his service-connected BHL.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and sleep apnea, are likely to render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision on any of the issues.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for left eye aphakia are now pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and a lower back condition have been granted. The Board found that the evidence supports current disabilities, in-service incurrences of these conditions, and a link between service and these conditions.

The Veteran's tinnitus and acquired psychiatric disorder (to include anxiety) are found to be related to his service.,Service connection is granted for left knee degenerative joint disease, bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, foot fungus, and headaches.