Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's germ cell cancer in remission is granted. The claims for sensory neuropathy, hypercholesterolemia, high blood pressure, hearing loss, tinnitus and Raynaud’s phenomenon are remanded due to lack of current diagnoses. The claim for PTSD is also remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is at least as much evidence to support these conditions being related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected, with the effective date being determined by VA policy.

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

The Board has ordered additional development to address the Veteran's claims for hearing loss and tinnitus, specifically focusing on whether his current conditions are related to in-service noise exposure without the use of hearing protection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of tinnitus during or within one year after his service and that it is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied because he failed to report for a VA examination without good cause, and the Board found that entitlement could not be established in this case without current VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for updated VA audiological evaluations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, right knee disorder, and anxiety disorder have been granted. The decision also remanded the claims for PTSD, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand, and residuals of a muscle biopsy.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as the evidence did not show a nexus to service, including noise exposure. The claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status was also denied due to lack of qualifying service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and left foot disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings and temporary evaluations, effectively dismissing the cases.

The Board dismissed the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and COPD due to asbestos exposure. The claim for tinnitus was granted, with the decision finding that the Veteran's current tinnitus is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to additional medical evidence from SSA being added to the file.

The Veteran's service connection for bilateral tinnitus is granted, with the Board finding that his current symptoms are as likely as not due to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted, as well as a 60% rating for eczema and psoriasis effective February 13, 2013. The claim for an earlier effective date for the PTSD with MDD rating has been denied.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's current levels of hearing acuity in the left ear do not meet the criteria for hearing loss as defined by VA regulations, and there is no evidence of hearing loss in either ear during service or thereafter.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus was incurred during his military service and is granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus, finding that his current diagnosis is at least as likely as not related to his active service.