Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the issue of bilateral hearing loss has been withdrawn. The Board has remanded cases involving lumbar spine, left foot, right foot, tinnitus, hemorrhoids, and carpal tunnel syndrome of both wrists.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's left knee disability, including meniscus tear and degenerative joint disease, is also granted as service-connected.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible lay assertions of continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there was no evidence of a nexus between the current disabilities and active duty service.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus due to lack of a nexus between the condition and service. Service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis is remanded as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding its onset in or relation to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of chronic symptoms in service or continuous symptoms since service separation. The VA examiner opined that the current disabilities were less likely related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, as the evidence does not establish a nexus between current hearing loss and active service.,Service connection is remanded for further examination to determine if the Veteran's back injury is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete records and need for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records from his Marine Corps Reserve service and VA treatment records. The Veteran is also required to provide private chiropractic treatment records.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his in-service noise exposure, and the Board grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine, coronary artery disease, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. As a result, TDIU is granted.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the current conditions did not begin in service or manifest within one year of service separation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus began during his active duty service and is related to in-service acoustic trauma. As a result, the claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as his claim for a higher rating for tinnitus, service connection for right foot gout, left shoulder disorder, right elbow disorder, right foot disorder, and left foot disorder are all denied.,Service connection for right foot gout is denied because the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of right foot gout.,Service connection for a left shoulder disorder is denied as there is no evidence that the condition began during active service or is related to an in-service disease or injury.,Service connection for a right elbow disorder, right foot disorder, and left foot disorder are all denied due to lack of current diagnoses and insufficient evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's hearing loss, tinnitus, and hepatitis C are all being reviewed to determine if they are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the Board found that new and material evidence was not received to reopen any of these claims. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and anxiety disorder have been granted initial evaluations, but his tinnitus remains at a 10% evaluation. Effective dates for service connection are denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and tension headaches due to inextricably intertwined issues with the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.,Service connection is denied for tinnitus, hypertension, and a cerebrovascular accident (claimed as stroke).

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding it at least as likely as not associated with the Veteran's hearing loss in his right ear. The claims for right knee disability and hearing loss in left ear remain denied.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities, which are currently considered service-connected.

The Board denied service connection for iliotibial band syndrome and tinnitus. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current disability related to his legs, as his diagnosed condition resolved while in service. For tinnitus, the Board found that there was no evidence of pre-existing hearing loss at induction, and the Veteran's constant assertions regarding exposure to loud noises during service were sufficient to establish service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, and depression due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active duty service.