Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at a 20 percent rating, effective from May 22, 2015.,Service connection for tinnitus has been granted.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected, with a 10% disability rating for each condition.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no medical evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active service. The claim for tuberculosis was also denied as there is no current disability associated with a positive PPD test.,Service connection requires proof of a present disability resulting from an in-service injury or disease. In this case, the Board found that the Veteran did not have any chronic disabilities related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder and right ankle disabilities due to insufficient evidence.

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 are related to military noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and examination, as well as to consider new evidence. The Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus, low back disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, and PTSD are pending.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent prior to July 15, 2015 and in excess of 50 percent thereafter for PTSD was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to July 15, 2015 was granted with resolution of doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum available rating under VA guidelines. The Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted as there are no other applicable diagnostic codes or conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are etiologically related to acoustic trauma sustained in active service.

The Board has decided that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and TDIU. The VA must obtain his SSA records as they are relevant to his disability claims.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service and has been granted service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's current plantar fasciitis of the right and left foot, tinnitus, traumatic brain injury (TBI), headaches, PTSD, and right knee disability are all found to be related to his military service.,Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of tinnitus has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied as there is no evidence of worsening that would warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a threshold shift in audiometric testing. The lung cancer claim is also remanded as it may be related to radiation exposure during service. Service connection for hypoxemia is also remanded as it is secondary to lung cancer. The cause of death claim has not been referred to the Under Secretary for Benefits.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have started during his active service and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus. The issue of service connection for a headache disability is remanded due to inadequate examination and opinion.