Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2018

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding low back disability and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD). The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his military service. Service connection for low back disability and PTSD are remanded due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and reopening of service connection claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal on the issue of service connection for tinnitus in February 2005.

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

The Veteran's PTSD, depression, and tinnitus have been granted service connection. The Veteran is now rated at 70% for PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of tinnitus began during his active military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lower back disability, residuals of a blood clot in the lower abdomen, and bilateral hearing loss are all denied. The claim for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorders, except for personality disorder, are not related to service. The claim is granted as the reopening of the claim and denied on merits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current disability and thus, it could not be service connected.,For PTSD, the Veteran is granted an initial rating of 70 percent effective December 18, 2009 to January 9, 2012, based on symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, suspiciousness, chronic sleep impairment, mild memory loss, and inability to establish effective relationships. The claim for a higher rating is denied.

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 eustachian tube dysfunction and associated tinnitus in the left ear are rated at a maximum of 10 percent, with an additional 30 percent for dizziness and occasional staggering from June 27, 2017. The Veteran’s hearing loss is not evaluated separately.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disability, but remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to October 12, 2017.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (adjustment disorder with depression), and alcohol and cannabis disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral testicle disability. Service connection is remanded for lumbar strain and cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's left shoulder, back, and right hip disabilities were not incurred or aggravated during active service.,There is no evidence of current hearing loss or tinnitus related to service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and urticaria are granted service connection as they are related to his active duty service. The Veteran's sleep apnea is remanded for further examination.

The Board has denied service connection for right ear hearing loss due to lack of current disability. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding left ear hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the claims for right lower back disability and headache have been remanded due to outstanding records and procedural issues.