Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, with degenerative changes.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and coronary artery disease. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection. The initial evaluation for the lumbar spine disability is denied, as are evaluations in excess of 20 percent for radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is at least a reasonable possibility of establishing service connection based on in-service noise exposure. The decision also grants reopening of the claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the presumptive period. The Board also found no continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's disease, hearing loss, and tinnitus due to herbicide exposure during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, including for tinnitus, Parkinson's disease, diabetes mellitus type II, obstructive sleep apnea, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and PTSD. The exposure basis is presumed due to herbicide exposure during service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted, rendering the appeal moot.,The Veteran withdrew his appeals on multiple other issues.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the case for a new examination to determine if the Veteran's hearing loss is due to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's assertions of in-service noise exposure and continued symptoms since service are credible. The Board also found that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the tinnitus arose during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and bilateral eye disorder due to outstanding VA treatment records not being associated with the claims file. The Veteran is also requested to undergo a VA audiological examination to evaluate his service connection claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless as to need the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected due to noise exposure during active duty.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied, but his claim for tinnitus is granted. Additionally, a separate rating of 10 percent for right knee instability is granted effective from September 22, 2016.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection of peripheral neuropathy in his left upper, lower extremities and right lower extremity due to exposure to herbicide agents during service. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he has a master’s degree in educational administration and work experience as an Army instructor/teacher. The Board finds that the evidence is insufficient to show his physical impairments prevent him from performing sedentary work.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,Service connection for low back condition and left hip condition (secondary to low back condition) is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding the claimed stressors.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of broken hand, back injury, bilateral hearing loss, or tinnitus. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.