Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of an adequate VA examination, as well as the need for additional medical records. The Veteran was exposed to loud noise in Vietnam during his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's reported in-service noise exposure is credible and his tinnitus began during service. The opinions from VA audiological evaluations are considered inadequate due to their failure to consider whether the Veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss have a common etiology.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected, with the decision based on direct evidence of a link to service.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the merits of the Veteran's claims for service connection. The case is being remanded to allow for this process.

The Board has determined that the VA opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is inadequate. The claim for service connection for these conditions is being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Board denied service connection for left knee osteoarthritis, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.,Service connection was granted for tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not filed prior to January 27, 2014. Therefore, the effective dates for these conditions are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the case is remanded for additional examination and opinion regarding bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for residuals of a back injury. The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his in-service acoustic trauma, warranting service connection. The initial disability rating for scar, status post coronary artery bypass graft associated with coronary artery disease remains remanded due to insufficient current evidence.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for tinnitus due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal. The issues of residuals of left carpal navicular fracture and bilateral hearing loss are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU effective June 8, 2016. The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him incapable of securing and following substantially gainful employment since June 8, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus has been denied as there is no evidence of a link between the conditions and active service.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, left knee disability, low back disability, tremors of the hands and legs, cold injury residuals, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and lung disability are all remanded due to insufficient evidence or need for additional examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current tinnitus is etiologically related to his military service. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a diagnosis of hearing loss.

The Veteran's hearing loss in the right ear and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's tinnitus and sleep apnea are found to be service-connected. The Veteran's insomnia claim is denied.,Service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted, but the Veteran is seeking a higher rating. Service connection for PTSD is also granted, but the Veteran seeks an increased rating due to worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected due to exposure to acoustic trauma during active service.