Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to noise exposure during his active duty service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The claim for tinnitus was granted, but the claim for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining work.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent, and he is granted a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. The rating for PTSD remains unchanged as the symptoms do not meet criteria for higher ratings.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence in the record. The Veteran contends that his hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service, specifically noise exposure during active duty.

The Board dismissed the appeals for increased ratings of hypertension and bilateral pes planus, as well as service connection for tinnitus and a skin condition of the feet. The appellant withdrew his appeal prior to the decision.

The Veteran's PTSD rating has been increased to 70% effective May 31, 2011. Other claims for increased evaluations and earlier effective dates have been denied.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, right elbow bursitis, and right ankle condition are related to his military service. However, due to incomplete records and conflicting medical opinions, the claims for these conditions must be remanded to obtain additional evidence and provide a thorough examination.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims of service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus. The appeal is being remanded to obtain additional records related to his September 1990 automobile accident, as well as to request treatment records from Lourdes Medical Center and Rancocas Valley Hospital.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear tinnitus but has remanded the left ankle condition due to lack of definitive proof that the Veteran's National Guard service was qualifying.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The claim for service connection for a lymph node condition is denied.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus are granted, but the claims for left ear hearing loss, PTSD rating, and TDIU are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to service. The Veteran's exposure to noise during service is conceded.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss disorder and tinnitus due to a lack of medical evidence considering the Veteran's lay statements about his exposure to loud noises during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened, but the Board has remanded these issues due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's application to reopen a claim for service connection for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with radiculopathy was granted. The rating for chronic bronchitis remains at noncompensable (0%). Service connection for a sleep disorder other than apnea is remanded.,Effective dates prior to October 15, 2015 were denied for cervical strain, right knee arthritis with meniscal tear and patella chondromalacia, and tinnitus service connection claims.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claim for tinnitus due to insufficient evidence of current disability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of clarity in the relationship between her current conditions and military service. She is required to undergo another VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened, and the Board finds new and material evidence to support his claims. However, further development is needed due to unresolved issues related to exposure in Vietnam and other medical conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset during or related to his military service.