Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened, but the Veteran's current conditions do not meet the criteria for service connection.,The claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II has been reopened. However, there is no evidence linking the condition to service or any other basis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he has the educational and vocational background to perform substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened, and he is granted service connection for urinary frequency as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability. Service connection for tinnitus is also granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his military noise exposure, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's lay statements and medical opinion are sufficient to establish in-service onset of the condition.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his service. The claims will be returned for further development.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for a dental condition and increased ratings for migraine headaches. The appeal of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus was granted.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his death during the appeal process.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a link between his active service and his current condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and need for clarification on which arm is service-connected. The Veteran's medical expenses at a private hospital will also be reviewed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran has experienced continuity of symptomatology related to tinnitus since his separation from service and grants service connection for this condition. For the bilateral hearing loss, the Board finds remand necessary as there are insufficient records to determine if it began during active service or within one year after discharge.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess his bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Major Depressive Disorder is granted. The claim for recurrent tinnitus is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran's claim for a bilateral flat foot disability is remanded.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's claimed conditions due to lack of evidence linking them to his active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for abdominal scars, tinnitus, stomach muscle injury repair, and residuals of a right calf muscle injury are being remanded due to incomplete review of the medical records. The VA will need to provide an examination and determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for lipomas, headaches, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus as secondary to exposure to Camp Lejeune contaminated water due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.

The Board has vacated its decision, remanding the issues of service connection for left leg residuals associated with an arterial insufficiency, PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted with an effective date of July 1, 2009.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a nexus to service. The medical opinions provided do not support a link between current hearing loss and tinnitus and service.