Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus did not start during service and is not related to any service-connected disability. Therefore, the claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as incurred in service. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for a right ear condition including hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing conditions did not worsen during service and that his current symptoms are unrelated to military noise exposure.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD and right upper extremity disabilities. The claims for myocardial infarction, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD are denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus and initial compensable rating for the service-connected bilateral hearing loss has been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of current tinnitus symptoms, and the Veteran's hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hearing loss in the left ear and tinnitus are granted. The claim for hearing loss in the right ear is denied.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as the Veteran did not have a current disability of these conditions at any point pertinent to the pendency of his claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that new evidence did not relate to a previously unestablished fact and does not present a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss disability are granted as service connected due to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to potential errors in the February 2015 VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have been granted effective July 18, 2013.

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 exposure to noise. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible lay statements regarding his symptoms and exposure.

The Board has dismissed the claims of entitlement to effective dates earlier than June 7, 2016 for tinnitus and right ear hearing loss disability. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD and schizophrenia) is remanded for further development including a VA examination. His claim for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss disability remains denied.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings on tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and urinary bladder cancer are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the claims were not filed within one year of separation from service.

Service connection is granted for right foot gout.,Service connection is granted for a bilateral knee condition secondary to service-connected hip conditions.,Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder) secondary to service-connected degenerative disc disease with IVDS and lumbar facet degenerative arthrosis and chronic lumbar pain syndrome claimed as lower back condition.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus.,Remand is required for further evaluation of a right thigh disability.,Remand is required for further evaluation of a respiratory condition.,Remand is required to obtain private treatment records and determine the relationship between any kidney conditions (including erectile dysfunction or Peyronie's Disease) and service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The appeals for service connection of the left-hand condition, right-hand condition, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, asbestosis, lung cancer, and squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsillar area (head/neck cancer) are dismissed. The appeal seeking entitlement to service connection for lung cancer is remanded.