Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 due to lack of evidence showing continuous total disability rating prior to death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened.,Service connection has been granted for right ear hearing loss, but the claim for left ear hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including a depressive disorder and multiple musculoskeletal conditions, preclude him from engaging in substantially gainful employment. As his combined rating is at least 60%, he meets the schedular requirements for a TDIU under VA regulations.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral ankle disability and granted service connection for bilateral pes planus. Service connection for tinnitus was granted but the decision is mixed as some issues were granted while others were not.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus and his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The cases for bilateral hearing loss, stomach and gallstone disability, and peptic ulcer are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's left knee and a VA medical opinion to determine if he was unemployable prior to July 24, 2015.

The Veteran's 50% rating for bilateral hearing loss is restored to January 1, 2018. The TDIU claim was denied as the evidence does not show that his service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the lack of available STRs. A VA examination is needed to determine if his current disabilities are related to military noise exposure.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral knee disabilities, tinnitus, and hypertension with hypercholesterolemia were denied. The claim for bilateral knee disabilities was not granted due to lack of in-service onset or continuity of symptoms. Tinnitus was granted as incurred during active service. Hypertension with hypercholesterolemia remained denied.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus. The claims for service connection are not decided at this time.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, atrial fibrillation, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, and diabetes mellitus, Type II. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is granted. The Veteran's left knee condition remains under review due to a need for additional examination.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not shown to have started during service or within one year of separation, nor are they linked to in-service noise exposure.,For the left middle finger condition, the Veteran is already receiving a 10% rating.

The Veteran seeks service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, alleging exposure to loud noise during military service. The VA examiner found no evidence of hearing impairment at separation from service and concluded that the current hearing loss is not related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal is remanded for further action on several issues, including her service connection claims and disability rating appeals. The decision regarding TDIU remains pending.

The claim of service connection for tinnitus was reopened and granted. The issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence received since the last final denial. The Veteran's current diagnoses include bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted as both conditions are found to be related to his military service.