Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected. The Board found that the Veteran's exposure to loud noise in service caused his current hearing loss, and also concluded that his service-connected bilateral hearing loss is proximately due to his tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus, left and right ankle disabilities, and bilateral hearing loss are service-connected. However, due to insufficient evidence regarding his current bilateral hearing loss and a lack of examination for his lumbar spine disability, as well as ongoing issues with increased ratings for his ankles, the case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for tinnitus was granted, and he is now entitled to service connection for this condition.,Service connection has also been granted for sleep apnea. However, further examination is needed to determine if the current diagnosis is related to active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tinnitus and a back disorder due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions were incurred during military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted. The remaining issues of back, bilateral hip, and tinnitus disabilities are being remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left leg injury, and prostate cancer due to incomplete development of records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to potential impact of a new law regarding herbicide agent exposure. The Veteran's claims for service connection are pending and will be reconsidered after the stay is lifted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the appeal was remanded. The claim to reopen the neck disorder claim has not been successful due to lack of new and material evidence. Effective dates for tinnitus and GERD have also been denied as they predate the date of receipt of the claims.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current tinnitus disability began during service and continues since. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of a current hearing loss disability in accordance with VA regulations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened, but the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending. The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus due to in-service noise exposure during combat.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's conditions, specifically visual impairment, hearing loss, tinnitus, and psychiatric disorders. The claims are being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities due to a lack of compliance with VA's duty to assist.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's tinnitus is characterized by overlapping symptoms and signs. The issues of service connection for coronary artery disease with sick sinus syndrome are also inextricably intertwined with the issue of service connection for anxiety due to undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness.

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

The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claims of service connection for insomnia, right knee condition, and bilateral shoulder pain is granted.,The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for a right foot condition is denied.

The Board dismissed appeals for an earlier effective date for service connection for tinnitus, a higher initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, and whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen service connection for bilateral hearing loss.,The Board granted reopening of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, left shoulder impingement syndrome, bicipital tendonitis, labral tear, and shoulder strain. Service connection was also granted for allergic rhinitis.