Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's multiple myeloma is also granted as service-connected, with the opinion suggesting it was due to exposure to hazardous chemicals during his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to service. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to service, as his statements and medical evidence support a finding of noise exposure during service. As such, the claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has not been received to support the claims of service connection for difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing. The Veteran's other claims have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

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

The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, left foot disability, right foot disability, low back disability, and tinnitus as the evidence did not show a nexus to service or any applicable presumptive period.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection as it was incurred in active service. The Veteran's headache disability is denied as not related to his active service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension due to new and material evidence. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sinus condition, and headaches are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's headache disorder is caused or aggravated by his service-connected tinnitus.,Service connection for tinnitus was granted, effective January 27, 2015. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to this date is denied.,New evidence has been received supporting the Veteran's claim of a psychiatric disorder secondary to TMJ (claimed as injury to mouth and face). Service connection for this condition is remanded.,Service connection for left knee, right knee, and sleep disorders are all remanded due to lack of medical records or incomplete information.,reasoning_1_sentence_on_deciding_factor_summary_of_case_1st_issue

Service connection has been granted for depression, headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea. An effective date prior to December 22, 2014 for service connection of right ear hearing loss and tinnitus is denied.,A 10% evaluation for mechanical lower back pain was granted with an effective date of February 6, 2014. Claims for earlier effective dates were dismissed.

The Veteran's application to reopen claims for service connection for tinnitus, a lumbar spine disability, and right knee disabilities were granted. The claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability was denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Agent Orange exposure is denied. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are currently rated as the maximum allowed under VA regulations. The Veteran's psychiatric disorder (PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder) and left index finger disability require further examination to determine appropriate ratings.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to his active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and right ankle disability are not service-connected, but remanded for further examination to determine if these conditions were caused or aggravated by his service-connected right great toe disability.,Regarding tinnitus, the Veteran is seeking service connection based on in-service noise exposure. The VA examiner will need to provide an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current tinnitus is related to his period of service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The Board found that the Veteran had in-service noise exposure, which is conceded, and established a nexus between his current hearing loss and tinnitus and his military service. Therefore, both conditions are granted as service connected.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient rationale in the VA examiner's opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are more likely related to his military service due to credible statements of in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The remaining issues are remanded for further development and examination.