Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus. The decision on the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for service-connected depressive disorder is granted, and his claims for service connection for tinnitus, headaches, diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, and obstructive sleep apnea are all denied. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and a low back condition due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to discrepancies in the Veteran's audiograms during service. The VA examiner is requested to provide an addendum opinion considering the proper unit conversions and determining if it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran’s current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus began during or are otherwise related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as a higher initial rating for degenerative joint and disc disease of the lumbar spine. The claim for left ear hearing loss was granted with an initial 0 percent rating.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and sarcoidosis, but denied for allergic rhinitis. The Veteran's cause of death due to sarcoidosis is also confirmed.,The claim for asthma remains pending as it is inextricably intertwined with the service connection issue.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the current disabilities are at least as likely as not related to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for pes planus, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to insufficient examination findings. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions on a direct basis.

The Veteran's tinnitus is denied as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a continuity of symptoms, and the VA examiner found it less likely related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus effective September 23, 2008. The Veteran's claim was reopened in September 2004, but the date of entitlement is October 2012 when a VA examination provided positive nexus opinions.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to lack of evidence showing current disability, with the exception of remanding issues regarding a back disability and hypertension.,Service connection is not granted for a back disability or hypertension as there is insufficient evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the case for further action regarding tinnitus.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service connected. The claims for tinnitus and an eating disorder are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's TDIU application is remanded due to the need for updated employment information and a comprehensive examination assessing the combined impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to work as a carpenter.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The Veteran's current hearing loss disability does not meet the regulatory definition.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient reasons and bases in the August 2017 decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and verification of exposure, stressors, and medical records.

The Veteran's tinnitus was not shown to be related to service, and the Board denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by service due to lack of continuity of symptoms and no evidence linking current tinnitus to in-service noise exposure.