Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2018

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to in-service noise exposure. The appeal for service connection for a back condition is remanded as there are outstanding VA treatment records that need to be obtained.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be service-connected as it began during his active duty and has persisted since.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and PTSD are all granted as service-connected.,Left foot tendonitis, right foot tendonitis, neck disability, low back disability, bilateral pes planus, left heel calcaneal spur, right heel calcaneal spur, and hemorrhoids remain pending for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began in service and are related to his military duties.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus do not meet the criteria for service connection as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his active duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and a heart disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran will be provided with VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were evaluated, but both conditions resulted in a non-compensable disability rating. The appeal for increased ratings was denied.

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

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to noise exposure during active duty service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee condition, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected. The Board found that the evidence was in equipoise regarding whether these conditions were related to military noise exposure, leading to a favorable decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal for sleep apnea was dismissed. The claims for right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD were not granted as the evidence did not support a finding of service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions. The lumbar spine, thoracic spine, and left ankle disabilities are also being remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, tinnitus, sleep apnea, and headaches are all granted.

The Veteran's claim for hearing loss was denied in November 2011, but new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim.,Tinnitus was also denied in November 2011. The Board found that no new and material evidence had been submitted within one year of the denial.,Major depressive disorder and PTSD were remanded as there is conflicting evidence regarding their etiology, including a lack of review of the claims file by VA medical providers.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo were not found to be related to service or any in-service injury.,A compensable rating for left eye scar was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a 10% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7800.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral defective hearing, tinnitus, heart disease due to Agent Orange exposure, and a skin disorder due to Agent Orange exposure. The AOJ is instructed to obtain missing service treatment records from December 1967 to July 1969.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including COPD, aortic stenosis, sleep apnea, and depression have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The hearing loss and tinnitus ratings remain denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a right knee disorder, cervical spine condition, back condition, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety and depressive disorder), stomach condition, right shoulder condition, left shoulder condition, right wrist condition, left wrist condition, chronic fatigue, and sleep apnea. The Board also denied reopening the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee disorder.