Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is at least as likely as not caused by his active duty service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need to associate a June 2017 audiogram with the claims file.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected, while his bilateral hearing loss is denied. The Board found that the Veteran's current tinnitus began in service and continued after service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his physical limitations and mental impairments.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment as of March 17, 2012.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or symptoms. The COPD claim is denied due to lack of in-service herbicide exposure.,There is no direct evidence linking the Veteran’s current COPD to his military service.

The Veteran's dental condition is being reopened due to new evidence suggesting it may be related to in-service trauma. Service connection for the lower back and bilateral knees conditions remains denied, as does service connection for tinnitus.,Service connection has been reopened for a dental condition based on new evidence. The lower back and knee conditions are not considered incurred or aggravated by service.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is granted.,The claim of entitlement to VA death pension is denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss case is remanded for further development.

The Board has granted the Veteran's appeals to reopen claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD; bilateral hearing loss; tinnitus; and diabetes mellitus. Service connection is now granted for these conditions.

The Board has decided that service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied, and the case is remanded for a VA examination to determine if tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Board found that new evidence was submitted, including a VA examination and private medical opinion linking the conditions to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection related to an ear condition, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to insufficient evidence addressing potential causes of her current conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the claim for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus had onset during service and is related to his military service. The claim for bilateral hearing loss, eczema, and other conditions are remanded due to incomplete or insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected. The issues of service connection for PTSD and anxiety disorder, and residuals of a head injury are remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus began in service and has continued to the present, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are granted as they are at least as likely as not related to service, despite a lack of formal diagnosis in service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but has remanded the issues of service connection for back disability, rhinitis (claimed as hay fever), hemorrhoids, residuals of a cervix surgery, and bilateral foot disability.

The Veteran is denied service connection for hearing loss of the right ear due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between current hearing loss and military service.,Service connection has been granted for tinnitus, with the Board finding that the Veteran's testimony regarding its onset in-service is credible.