Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's application to reopen claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus has been granted. The Board has determined that the evidence is at least as likely as not that these conditions are related to his military service, but has also found that more information is needed regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, TMJ, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to military sexual trauma. The reasons include a lack of VA examination opinions on etiology and issues related to verification of stressor events.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for tinnitus, a right knee disability, sarcoidosis, and traumatic brain injury due to incomplete records and lack of supporting medical evidence.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as he is capable of performing the physical and mental acts required by, at least, employment that has less interaction with people.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during active duty due to significant noise exposure.

The Board has remanded several claims due to the absence of treatment records, including for lumbar spine disability, gastrointestinal disability (claimed as hiatal hernia/GERD), and right knee disability. The Veteran's service-connected conditions are not considered primary causes of his current disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and evaluation of his claimed conditions, including tinnitus, PTSD, seizure disability, and gastrointestinal disabilities. The issues of service connection are also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination. The Board is seeking clarification on whether there was in-service noise exposure, and if so, its relationship to current conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a skin rash, and breathing difficulties have all been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.,The Veteran failed to report for scheduled VA examinations for his claimed conditions. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of current disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression), a cerebral vascular accident (stroke) claimed as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a lower back disability due to potential issues with service connection evidence and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as incurred in service.,Right ear hearing loss is denied as not incurred or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The left thumb disability does not warrant a compensable rating. The traumatic brain injury residuals and right Achilles tendon strain are remanded for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise that these conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty service. The claim was reopened due to new evidence submitted since the last final denial.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various disabilities and an increased rating for knee osteoarthritis. The specific issues include bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, thoracic spine disability, right elbow disability, left elbow disability, right shoulder disability, cervical spine disability, and headaches.

The Board has granted effective dates of October 31, 2005 for the awards of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's loss of teeth dental disability is not due to in-service trauma or disease, and therefore denied service connection. The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and scar on upper lip are remanded for further review.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, but has remanded his claim for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for allergies, sinusitis, PTSD, and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected conditions do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.