Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and sleep apnea were not incurred or aggravated during service. The right ear hearing loss disability was not shown to be related to service, while the left ear hearing loss disability is currently manifested.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, a right foot disability, a left foot disability, a left eye disability, and hypertension are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a back disability due to lack of in-service incurrence or evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has granted service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's statements regarding in-service noise exposure are credible and probative. The evidence is in equipoise as to whether the current disabilities are related to service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted service connection. The gastrointestinal disorders (IBS) and skin disability claims are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities. The claim for hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a bilateral knee disability have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed as the appellant withdrew her appeal.,Service connection has been granted for the cause of the Veteran’s death, with PTSD being found to be a significant contributing factor.

The Board has determined that the VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus is inadequate, and thus remanded for a new examination.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD, is found to be at least as likely as not related to his service-connected disabilities. Headaches are also found to be related to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected bipolar affective disorder, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of May 1, 2014.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee osteoarthritis and medial meniscus tear, bilateral tinnitus, and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus is granted. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence supports his assertion that he experienced tinnitus during and after service, given his exposure to noise in service and consistent reports of symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for bilateral hearing loss disability is denied. The claims of service connection for tinnitus and skin disorder are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma, osteoarthritis of the lower back and bilateral hips, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to lack of sufficient medical evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes and related complications, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's tinnitus and left ear hearing loss have been rated as noncompensable since November 11, 2007. The appeal for increased ratings is denied.,An effective date earlier than November 11, 2007, for service connection of tinnitus and left ear hearing loss is not granted due to the one-year statute of limitations.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current tinnitus is related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, peripheral vestibular disorder, and right-knee disorder as the evidence did not show a nexus to active service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus on a presumptive basis due to in-service noise exposure, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.