Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2018

The Board has withdrawn the appeals on tinnitus and TDIU. The case is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, including associated radiculopathy.

The Veteran's eye disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are not service-connected. The Board found no evidence of negligence or fault on the part of VA in causing these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including radiculopathy of the lower extremities, PFB, skin conditions on the face and feet, hearing loss, tinnitus, shin splints, peripheral neuropathy, and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine have been granted. The appeal regarding left knee condition, right knee condition, shin splints, and upper extremity peripheral neuropathies is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's inguinal hernia, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss of the left ear, and tinnitus are service-connected. However, sinusitis is not considered service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for tinnitus was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's appeals for effective dates prior to May 20, 2013, for the grant of service-connection for asbestosis, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, and tinnitus have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has granted service connection for mesothelioma, but the claim for tinnitus remains pending and is remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The decision is remanded due to issues with assigning appropriate initial disability ratings, effective dates, and TDIU.,No new evidence or information was provided in this decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service, granting service connection for these conditions.

This decision denies the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is remanded.

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 Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. For tinnitus, the Veteran was granted service connection as it is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's appeals for left ear injury, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and residual hemorrhoid surgical scars have been dismissed. The Board has granted service connection for skin cancer disability, PTSD, low back disability, and left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy. Service connection for scalp scar is denied.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, right ear hearing loss, and right shoulder disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development. Specifically, a VA examination is required to determine if his current disabilities are related to service.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and hearing testimony are inadequate for decision-making purposes, particularly regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and records.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected. The acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was denied. The maximum schedular rating available for tinnitus is 10 percent.

The petition to reopen the previously denied service connection claims for a bilateral foot disability, hemorrhoids, and tinnitus is denied. The petition to reopen the previously denied service connection claim for hemorrhoids is granted. Service connection for tinnitus is granted. The issues of service connection for a bilateral eye disability and a dental disability are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to her in-service noise exposure. The decision is based on presumptive service connection due to chronic symptoms since service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, and did not reopen his claim for service connection for headaches.