Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The initial compensable rating for left serous otitis myringotomy is remanded due to the possibility of worsening symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in disability more nearly approximating occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, due to symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and impaired impulse control. An initial rating of 70 percent since June 11, 2014 for PTSD is granted.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine if new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection of bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's tinnitus and depression claims are also remanded due to lack of a medical opinion regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and an increased rating for tinnitus is denied. The Veteran's PTSD claim has been remanded.,PTSD remains at the maximum schedular rating of 70 percent.

The Board has determined that the VA examination conducted in January 2016 was inadequate and remanded for further development, including obtaining updated treatment records and a new opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of tinnitus onset during his military service. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which are claimed to be related to service exposure to noise.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there was no evidence linking these conditions to military service, including noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss disability, and migraine headaches have been granted. The right ankle disability claim has been dismissed, as the Veteran withdrew it from appeal. The acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD claim has also been dismissed. For the entire appeal period, a 50% rating is assigned for migraine headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's lay testimony about in-service noise exposure and symptomatology is credible enough to grant her claim. The decision resolves all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected as it was incurred during his military service and continues to this day.

The Board dismissed the appeal of service connection for tinnitus. Service connection was granted for a right ear hearing loss disability.

The Veteran's claims for headaches, increased ratings for hearing loss and depression, initial ratings for back disability and radiculopathy, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,VA examinations will be scheduled to assess the severity of his service-connected conditions and their impact on employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board has also remanded several issues, including an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae, effective date prior to September 18, 2007, for service-connected transverse myelitis of the left lower extremity and for service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depression and/or anxiety) and a sleep disorder (to include insomnia and/or sleep apnea).

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is sufficient evidence to support a link between these conditions and his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that additional medical records are needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's claims, and remands for further development are ordered.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to service and granted his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service exposure to loud noises as an aircraft mechanic.