Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted and his PTSD with depression is rated at 70 percent, but no higher. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU is remanded.

Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.,The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been found to prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, resulting in a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that both conditions are related to noise exposure during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral ankle disability and bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus between the disabilities and active service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The Veteran also received a TDIU rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus likely arose in service or is related to his non-disabling hearing loss symptoms caused by service, and granted service connection for tinnitus.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus likely arose in service or is related to his non-disabling hearing loss symptoms caused by service, and granted service connection for tinnitus.

The Veteran's tinnitus was not found to be related to his military service, and the Board denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, migraine headaches, and TBI have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,For the compensable rating claim for residuals of fracture, left 4th metacarpal midshaft, a VA x-ray is needed.

The Veteran's tinnitus and depressive disorder have been granted service connection, with the tinnitus being granted based on in-service exposure to acoustic trauma. The depressive disorder has been rated at 70 percent since November 13, 2015.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected headaches. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to headaches is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to service. The Veteran's active duty exposure to aircraft noise during his time as an aircraft mechanic is considered.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating prior to May 23, 2016, for lumbosacral spine (low back disability) degenerative joint disease was granted. The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as well as the issue of service connection for vertigo were remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not require the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, as he can manage his daily activities independently.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected, with the Board finding that these conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to ensure proper consideration of the Veteran's death and its potential connection to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service.

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

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to service, warranting service connection.