Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and sleep apnea have been granted.,The Veteran's claim for right-hand skin condition has not been reopened.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus. Service connection is remanded for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of bilateral plantar fasciitis due to withdrawal by the Veteran.,Service connection was granted for tinnitus, as it is related to acoustic trauma in service.,Service connection for PTSD was denied because there is no current diagnosis of PTSD.,The claim for reopening of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise regarding whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied, but his claim for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there is evidence of current tinnitus, in-service acoustic trauma, and a nexus between the two.

The Veteran's tinnitus began in service and has continued to the present, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus were received in August 2015. Since these claims were filed more than one year after separation from service, the effective date cannot be earlier than August 19, 2015.

The Board denied service connection for various hand, knee, foot, and hearing loss disorders as the evidence did not establish a link to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various eye conditions, hearing loss disability, and tinnitus. The back disability claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are related to his military service, specifically noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to insufficient medical opinions and lack of consideration of certain evidence.

The appeal is remanded due to issues with service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, increased rating for back disability, and increased rating for tinnitus. The Veteran's period of service from June 21, 2007, to June 26, 2009, is considered a bar to receiving VA benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the other issues related to the Veteran's conditions are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's tinnitus, hypertension, right wrist disability, and scars on the right wrist are all granted service connection.,Service connection is also granted for bilateral hearing loss, otitis media, and residuals of complication from a vasectomy. However, these conditions do not meet the criteria for VA compensation.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss of the left ear due to a lack of evidence showing current disability.,The Board also denied service connection for hearing loss of the right ear as there was no in-service noise exposure and no current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied effective October 31, 2013.,Effective dates prior to October 31, 2013, are not warranted for the grant of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity cold injury, tinnitus, obstructive sleep apnea, and PTSD were denied. The claim for right thumb tendonitis was partially granted with a temporary total disability period but not an increased rating above 20 percent.

The Board has remanded several claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing updated VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of his claims, including a VA addendum medical opinion regarding TMJ disorder and bruxism.