Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been reopened, and both conditions are now granted as they are related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for additional evidence and examinations, as well as a request for VA treatment records.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that new evidence submitted since the previous denial raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims. The Board then determined that there is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, cervical spine disorder, GERD, headaches (including migraines), hypertension, TBI residuals, seizures, lumbar spine disorder, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, right and left shoulder disorders, right and left wrist disorders, elbow bursitis, bilateral hand disorder, knee disorders, eye disorder, sinus disorder with nose bleeds, and face trauma have all been denied.,The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has not met the criteria for an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have started during her military service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of an opinion regarding whether these conditions are related to service, specifically periods of Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA) or Inactive Duty for Training (INADUTRA).

The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance. The issue of reopening a claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to inadequate VCAA notice.

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

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

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction due to its interrelation with a bladder cancer claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus have been granted.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on housebound status or the need for aid and attendance was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not result in such a need.,The appellant's claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits was granted due to her income being below the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR) during the appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and cold injury to both feet, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examinations and failure to consider the Veteran's lay statements. The issues of service connection for various disabilities are being reviewed again.

The Veteran's claim for a subsistence allowance is denied, and the reduction of his pension benefits is remanded due to lack of issuance of an SOC.

The Board has denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss, but granted service connection for tinnitus. The decision is based on the evidence not meeting VA criteria for a disability in the case of right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional medical opinions regarding his claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as an increased rating for ischemic heart disease. The effective date for the award of service connection for ischemic heart disease remains unresolved.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The issue of a rating in excess of 20 percent for his lumbar spine DDD is being remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is caused by his active service and grants service connection for this condition.