Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (PTSD, Tension Headaches, Essential Tremor, Dermographia) have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the claims of whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen a claim for bilateral hearing loss, and entitlement to a rating higher than 10 percent for tinnitus.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to the absence of evidence showing a current disability as defined by VA regulations.,Service connection was granted for tinnitus, with the condition being considered at least in equipoise regarding its onset during service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The hearing loss claim is denied, while tinnitus remains at its maximum rating of 10 percent. Service connection requests are pending.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss was granted service connection with an effective date of October 20, 1983. The claim for tinnitus was denied as there was no prior informal or formal claim received before March 19, 2014.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board dismissed the appeals on all issues related to service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it was less likely than not incurred in-service and is not otherwise related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to lack of evidence showing a link between these conditions and his active military service.

The Board has determined that a Statement of the Case must be issued to address the issues of service connection for tinnitus, right first toe disability, right eye disability, and pulmonary disability. The Appellant is notified of her appeal rights.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, but has remanded the issue of service connection for a right leg/ankle disability due to missing medical records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss and back pain is granted. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and back pain are remanded due to incomplete VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is due to his exposure to noise during military service and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his education and work history, which includes manual labor experience.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for right and left knee injuries. The claim for service connection for tinnitus is reopened, but denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, CAD, DM, and others, do not render him unemployable due to their combined effect. The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as his knee disabilities do not warrant ratings in excess of the current assigned ratings.,The Veteran's tinnitus, left ear hearing loss, and right ear hearing loss are all rated at their maximum levels.

The Board has decided that the effective dates for service connection of tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are December 18, 2013. The Veteran's sleep apnea claim is remanded due to lack of a VA examination.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his service connection claim for hearing loss was granted. Service connection for tinnitus, a fracture of the right ring finger, and bursitis of the right foot is also granted with appropriate compensable ratings. The underlying claims for left foot disability are remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that these conditions are related to his military noise exposure.