Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service connection claim for tinnitus was denied, but the RO reopened and granted service connection. The initial rating assigned is 10 percent.,Service connection for DJD of thoracolumbar spine was granted with an initial rating of 10 percent. Service connection for rheumatoid arthritis of thoracolumbar spine was not established as it was not shown in service or presumed due to herbicide exposure. Service connection for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, PTSD, and depressive disorder were all granted.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is etiologically related to acoustic trauma sustained during active service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and coagulation factor XII deficiency have been denied as the evidence does not support a current disability.,Service connection for the left knee disability has also been denied, with the Board finding that the Veteran currently does not have any compensable limitation of motion or instability.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and tinnitus make it impossible for him to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, thus the Board grants a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has restored service connection for sleep apnea and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The decision on the issues of service connection is granted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, but remands it for further development to determine if there is a relationship between his current tinnitus and his service-connected high frequency hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, depressive disorder, hearing loss, thoracolumbar spine disability, and left leg nerve impairment are being remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.

The Veteran's tinnitus is presumed to have been incurred in service due to noise exposure during his time in Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military noise exposure. All reasonable doubt is resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure, while his hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a current disability as defined by VA regulations.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus as there was no evidence of a current disability, or any link to service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, Graves' disease with exophthalmos, cataracts, and dry eyes (to include as secondary to service-connected tension headaches), presbyopia, bilateral hearing loss, vertigo, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and tinnitus. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active service or any presumptive exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The claims for left foot hallux valgus, left ankle disability, and left eye disability have not been reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a disease or injury in service, or within one year after service separation. The Board also found that the Veteran's lay reports were not credible.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various musculoskeletal conditions, hearing loss, tinnitus, heart condition, Parkinson’s disease, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, anxiety, depression) have all been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

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

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and a psychiatric disorder due to the appellant's bilateral foot condition. The appeal was remanded for further development.,Service connection for the bilateral foot disability is also being remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not shown to be related to service, as they did not manifest within the applicable presumptive period or continuity of symptomatology was not established.,An acquired psychiatric disorder was not diagnosed during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.