Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for direct service connection due to lack of in-service incurrence or continuity of symptomatology since service. The Board also found no evidence of a nexus between current hearing loss and tinnitus and service.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,An effective date earlier than August 15, 2012, for the grant of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,New and material evidence having been received, the petition to reopen the claim of service connection for a cervical spine disability and degenerative changes of the lumbar spine is granted.,Entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and TDIU is remanded.,Entitlement to an increased rating for lumbosacral strain is remanded.,Entitlement to service connection for a right leg disability is remanded.,Entitlement to service connection for headaches is remanded.,Entitlement to service connection for bronchitis is remanded.

Your claim for service connection for tinnitus has been fully granted with a 10% evaluation effective May 30, 2012. The Board dismissed the appeal as there are no further issues to review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, with the benefit of doubt favoring the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals. The Board has also remanded cases for further development and examination.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for updated medical records and examinations.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, finding that his death was not caused or proximately due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active duty service. The Board has remanded the cases for further investigation regarding exposure to herbicides and service connection for DM and PN.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a nexus to service.

The Veteran's PTSD, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss have been granted. The issues of service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, sleep apnea, and TDIU are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further evaluation due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus are currently under review.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not caused by or a result of noise exposure in service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of adequate examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted. The remaining issues of right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss disability has been reopened and granted.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus.

The Veteran's combined rating for service-connected disabilities was denied as the claim is not warranted under VA regulations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of his bilateral hearing loss, as well as whether it is related to service. His claim for service connection for tinnitus remains granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for accrued benefits and non-service connected death pension due to issues being inextricably intertwined with other pending claims.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and reopened the claim of service connection for kidney stones. An effective date of April 21, 2017, is assigned for a 30% rating for right shoulder impingement syndrome, which was increased from 20%. The Veteran's right shoulder disability now warrants a 40% rating due to additional limitation during flare-ups.