Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2018

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is etiologically related to acoustic trauma sustained in active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's tinnitus, which is related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to secure and follow gainful employment, thus his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a right foot condition, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and diabetes due to incomplete records from the Veteran's active service period.

Service connection is granted for sleep apnea and hypertension. Service connection is denied for high cholesterol, fibromyalgia, left shoulder disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, tinnitus, throat condition, respiratory condition, and acid reflux.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep apnea/sleep disorder have been remanded.,His initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss has been denied, as his hearing acuity does not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's recurrent tinnitus began in service and has persisted since. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between current hearing loss and service or noise exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or special home adaptation grant due to his respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The Board finds that the Veteran had in-service noise exposure and his current tinnitus is related to this exposure, granting service connection. However, the Veteran's hearing loss claim remains pending as a remand is required due to insufficient rationale provided by the VA examiner.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's tinnitus, including his service exposure and onset.

The Veteran's cause of death, pneumonia, was not caused by a service-connected disability. The Board found that the Veteran's hearing loss did contribute to his dementia, but it did not cause his pneumonia.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar disorder, bilateral hip disability, bilateral shoulder avascular necrosis, tinnitus, sleep disorder, and headache disability.,Service connection was not granted for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issue of bilateral hearing loss remains pending and will be remanded for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began in and have continued since service.

The Veteran's cause of death was glioblastoma multiforme, due to bacterial pneumonia and acute respiratory failure. None of his service-connected conditions are considered the immediate or underlying cause of his death. The appeal is remanded for further development regarding substitution in claims and assessment of TDIU.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his military service, and he is granted service connection for these conditions. The rating for his cervical spine disability remains at 20 percent.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, anosmia/loss of smell, loss of taste, status post sinus surgery, and sleep apnea.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and prostate condition. The claim for service connection of these conditions is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for low back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to outstanding VA treatment records and potential worker's compensation records. The Veteran is also required to undergo a medical examination to determine if his hearing loss or tinnitus are related to service.