Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether these conditions had their onset during military service.

The claim to reopen the previously denied claim for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The claim to reopen the previously denied claim for tinnitus is granted.,Entitlement to service connection for tinnitus is granted. Entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of hearing loss due to insufficient evidence in the current examination.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his tinnitus, joint condition (bilateral shoulder tendonitis), thoracolumbar spine disability, and left ankle disability.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to in-service acoustic trauma. The decision is based on credible testimony from the Veteran regarding his exposure during service and subsequent symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status was denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits due to his functional limitations.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's tinnitus is service connected, but has remanded for a new examination to determine if he has PTSD and whether it is related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether these conditions are related to service. The Veteran's testimony about noise exposure during service and his current symptoms were considered.

The Veteran's tinnitus is at least as likely the result of noise exposure during his military service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is not considered incurred in or aggravated by active service, and the claim for service connection is denied.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) is remanded as there are new stressor allegations that need to be evaluated.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but denied service connection for hearing loss, and has remanded several other issues including those related to the neck, back, head injury (TBI), and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss ratings, and remanded the issues of service connection for sleep apnea, rating for bilateral hearing loss disability, and TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issues of right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss. The decision on tinnitus is that it began during service, while the decisions on hearing loss are pending as they require further examination to determine if there was aggravation or initial incurrence.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for hypertension, left breast cancer, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a skin condition due to outstanding service treatment records from the Veteran's Gulf War period of service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient analysis regarding delayed-onset tinnitus and its relation to service, including noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for right ear hearing loss. The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are found to have manifested during active duty service, with continuity of symptomatology since then.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, thus the Board dismissed these issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and TDIU were denied. The Board found that the Veteran’s hearing loss did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, and his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's application for service connection for tinnitus was submitted in June 2018, and the claim is granted. The effective date of this decision is not specified as it falls within a year of receipt of the intent to file form.,Service connection for migraine and skin disorder has been reopened due to new evidence provided by the Veteran's husband.