Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's low back disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and type II diabetes mellitus were not shown as chronic in service or within the applicable presumptive period. The Board found no evidence of continuity of symptomatology for any condition.,While the Veteran reported having hearing difficulties, there is no audiometric evidence showing that he had a bilateral hearing loss disability considered a VA disability for which service connection could be granted.,The Veteran's tinnitus was not shown as chronic in service or within the applicable presumptive period. The Board found no evidence of continuity of symptomatology for this condition.,Hypertension was not shown as chronic in service, and there is no clinical evidence suggesting that it manifested to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. The Board also found no evidence of continuity of symptomatology for hypertension.,Type II diabetes mellitus was not shown as chronic in service or within the applicable presumptive period. The Board found no evidence of continuity of symptomatology for this condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of these conditions during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for high blood pressure, acquired psychiatric disorder (unspecified depressive disorder), tinnitus, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure, and diabetes mellitus due to inextricably intertwined issues.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's MOS likely exposed him to noise during service, leading to current hearing loss and tinnitus. The decision is based on the Veteran's lay statements of continuous symptoms since separation from service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current hearing loss is at least as likely as not related to his active duty service. However, the Board denied service connection for tinnitus, concluding that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service injury leading to the condition.

The Veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for service connection of tinnitus, which was denied in a February 1973 rating decision. The appeal includes a claim that the February 1973 decision had CUE.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of sufficient evidence. The issues include PTSD and depression, tinnitus, back disability, dental condition, and headaches.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the need for a new VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions began in service due to acoustic trauma.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or continuity of symptoms since service. The separation examination did not reveal any issues with hearing or tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to potential issues with service connection, including a possible delay in onset of symptoms.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have made it impossible for him to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment throughout the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's claims for service connection are not currently decided.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for pinguecula, retinal deposits (claimed as eye damage/left eye) and tinnitus have been granted. The claim for service connection for fatigue has been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include mood change, has also been dismissed. The claim for service connection for a lower back disorder is remanded.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability due to insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as incurred in service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and Bipolar II disorder.,Service connection is established for these conditions based on evidence of current disability, in-service noise exposure, and a nexus to service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied. The Board found that the current hearing loss disability is not related to service, while granting service connection for tinnitus based on continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, a low back disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's bilateral tinnitus was granted service connection as it began during active duty and continued thereafter.

The Board denied service connection for right shoulder condition, lower back condition, neck condition, and bilateral knee condition.,Service connection was granted for tinnitus.