Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is due to his in-service exposure to loud noises and finds reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's tinnitus claim is denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between service and the condition. The psychiatric disability (including PTSD) claim is remanded for further examination to determine if it is related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back condition and headache condition are not service-connected. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral otitis media, tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety), tinea, verruca vulgaris with angiokeratoma, respiratory condition, and hypertension have been remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has identified several issues for remand, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling examinations for tinnitus and sleep apnea. The Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's tinnitus, left retinal vein occlusion, and left eye cataract are granted service connection. The Veteran's sleep apnea or a sleep disorder is denied. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis does not warrant an initial compensable rating.,Service connection for tinnitus, left retinal vein occlusion, and left eye cataract as secondary to left retinal vein occlusion has been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus need to be remanded due to incomplete medical records and the inability of the previous VA examination to provide a valid opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to conflicting audiometric results and a need for an adequate etiological opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is a symptom of his service-connected left ear hearing loss, and thus grants service connection for tinnitus as secondary to the service-connected left ear hearing loss.

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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hearing loss and tinnitus due to lack of VA examination in connection with his incarceration.

The appeals for service connection of a vision disability, positive tuberculosis (TB) tine test, hernia disability, and stomach injury are dismissed.,Service connection is denied for left ankle disability. The Veteran's current left ankle disability is not related to his service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's lay statements regarding in-service onset and continuity of symptoms since service are credible enough to resolve doubt in his favor.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus due to incomplete service treatment records. The Veteran's STRs are missing, which may have affected the August 2017 examiner's opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to care for his daily needs without requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the issues of service connection for a condition of the left foot and ankle and eye irritation are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral tinnitus due to the lack of a current diagnosis.,Service connection is remanded for ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer, and diabetes mellitus (type II) as these conditions may be associated with herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral tinnitus is at least as likely as not caused by or had its onset during service, and grants service connection for this condition.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus. Service connection for PTSD is remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, chronic atrial fibrillation, hypertension, low back disorder, and prostate cancer. The appeals for headaches with loss of balance, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are being remanded.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions listed in the decision.