Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran likely has tinnitus that is attributable to his active military service, and grants service connection for this condition. For the hearing loss issue, the case is remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus had onset during his military service and resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a respiratory condition (claimed as asthma) are all granted. The Veteran has current diagnoses of these conditions and there is sufficient evidence to establish a link between each condition and his active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, stomach disorder, and bilateral ankle disorder have all been denied. The Board found no evidence of chronic disabilities in service or at separation that could be linked to current conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is not entitled to service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, or ischemic heart disease as these conditions are not related to his military service. The claims have been denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, sinusitis and/or allergic rhinitis, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities have been denied as there is no evidence showing these conditions were incurred during or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were at least as likely as not caused by in-service, acoustic trauma. The left shoulder condition, neck condition, and OSA are all granted.

The Veteran's service-connected headache and tinnitus disabilities are not sufficient to meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU, but his inability to work due to these conditions is considered. The case is being remanded for additional development including securing VA medical records.

The VA has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disability evaluations combine to an overall 60 percent rating under the Combined Ratings Table for the appellate period of September 2010 to February 2016.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as the evidence shows these conditions were incurred during his active military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his acquired psychiatric disability was denied.,Service connection for left ear hearing loss and right ear hearing loss were both denied. The Veteran did not have a preexisting tinnitus, but the Board found that service connection could be established based on continuity of symptoms.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. For his left knee disorder, the VA examiner opined that it is less likely than not related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's noise exposure during service caused or aggravated these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities are not related to service, as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a chronic condition during service. The VA examiner found it less likely than not that the current hearing loss and tinnitus were caused by service.

The Board finds that the Veteran's tinnitus was incurred during his active service and grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic tinnitus did not manifest during service or within one year of discharge, and is unrelated to his period of active duty. The VA examiner opined that it is least likely as not related to noise exposure in service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and prostate cancer. Bilateral hearing loss is related to in-service noise exposure from artillery fire. Tinnitus is also related to in-service noise exposure. Prostate cancer is presumed due to herbicide exposure while stationed on the USS Larson in 'brown water' Vietnam.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his active duty service, warranting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative, and the Board is dismissing the appeal due to lack of further action.