Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's request to reopen a claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied. Service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) is also denied, as the evidence does not establish that it is related to his military service or herbicide exposure. The claims of service connection for bilateral shoulder disability and residuals of bilateral leg injury are remanded for further examination. The rating for low back disability and radiculopathy of both lower extremities are also remanded.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding that the current disabilities were related to his active duty service.

Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, with a 100% rating assigned for PTSD.,Remaining issues of service connection are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted. The Board found that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service, thus granting service connection.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service connected as it was incurred during his military service.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been granted, and the Board finds that sleep apnea is secondary to this condition.

The Veteran's depressive disorder with anxiety is found to have begun in service and continues today.,The Veteran's migraines are found to be caused, at least in part, by his now service-connected depressive disorder with anxiety.,The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his now service-connected migraines.,Service connection for traumatic brain injury, bilateral hearing loss, and hypertension is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than depressive disorder with anxiety (such as bipolar disorder) is also remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeals for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as they are not currently under consideration due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been granted service connection. The remaining issues have been remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the case is remanded for further development regarding bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has decided to remand all issues on appeal due to the need for additional service treatment records and personnel records.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of February 1, 2017 for the awards of service connection for bilateral eye vitreous opacities, tinnitus, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus had their onset during his service, with all doubts resolved in favor of the Veteran. Service connection is granted for both conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened.,Service connection has been granted for left ear hearing loss, but the claim for right ear hearing loss is remanded due to a need for further clarification.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus began during his military service and continues to this day.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for VA examinations and additional medical records.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to the need for further evaluation and consideration.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received. The Veteran's claims of increased rating for PTSD, service connection for left knee osteoarthritis, and service connection for right knee osteoarthritis are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling medical examinations to determine if the Veteran's left ankle condition, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including a gunshot wound in the left buttock and associated nerve condition, make it impossible for him to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.