Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his claims of service connection for tinnitus and back disability. The Board will consider the full evidence of record, including the Veteran's statements about his symptoms during active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to noise exposure during his service in the Air Force National Guard, specifically while working on the flight line. As such, the appeal for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are granted as service connected, with the decision favoring the Veteran due to reasonable doubt.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to noise exposure during his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral shoulder disability, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine and cervical spine, left ulnar neuropathy, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus. The issues are being remanded due to insufficient evidence on file from 1972 until 2001.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. As a result, these matters are dismissed.

The appeal for an increased rating for tinnitus is dismissed.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of service connection for a back disability and Hepatitis C, and these claims are allowed. Further assistance is needed to determine if there is a current disability related to service.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability is denied as it did not manifest in service or within the applicable presumptive period, and continuity of symptomatology is not established.,The appeal for service connection for right shoulder disability is remanded due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.,The appeal for service connection for right ankle disability is remanded due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.,The appeal for service connection for neck disability is remanded due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.,Further assistance is needed to determine if there is a current disability related to service.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder, a right ankle disorder, and tinnitus.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's claimed cervical spine and right ankle disorders.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is rated at 60 percent for the remaining period on appeal prior to April 4, 2018. Service connection for tinnitus has been granted.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted. The claim for diabetes mellitus type II is remanded.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for hip spurs, spinal bone spurs, and heart condition. The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The claim for acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) was denied.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus has been dismissed. The issues of service connection for a right knee disability and bilateral hearing loss have been remanded.

The Veteran's spouse was included as a dependent for the purpose of an increased benefit award effective as of January 26, 2015, when his combined disability rating was at least thirty percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional VA examination and opinion regarding whether the Veteran experiences tinnitus during the course of this appeal, and if so, its etiology.

The Veteran's tinnitus, which she first experienced in service and has continued since then, is granted as service connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied for type II diabetes mellitus, hearing loss, tinnitus, lumbar spine disability, peripheral vascular disease, varicose veins, phlebitis/thrombophlebitis, embolism/thrombosis, proteinuria, impotence, and a skin disorder. The Board found that the evidence did not establish service connection for any of these conditions.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus. The claim for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to his death. The claim for malignant mesothelioma has been remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board finds that the evidence does not support an award of a TDIU.