Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, fibromyalgia, chronic back disability, and OSA, were denied. The effective dates for the grants of service connection for these conditions remain pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his in-service noise exposure as a gunner, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected. The seizure disorder and actinic keratosis claims are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and an addendum medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left leg condition, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus began during his active duty service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and effective dates prior to January 30, 2014 for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus. The claim for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied because the new evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have had its onset in service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus claims are denied as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a current disability.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of tinnitus. His claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied.,The effective date for the award of service connection for mantle cell lymphoma is denied, as it was granted on March 14, 2017 when the law allowed presumptive service connection based on exposure to chemicals at Camp Lejeune.,A compensable rating for mantle cell lymphoma from May 17, 2017 is denied. The Veteran's current condition does not meet the criteria for a 100% disability rating as his disease has entered remission.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status has been denied. The Board found that his service-connected bilateral hearing loss does not render him unable to care for most of his daily personal needs, nor is he substantially confined to his dwelling due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, a cardiac disability, and a psychiatric disorder other than anxiety are not granted. The cases have been remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine appropriate ratings.

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

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have been incurred during service and is therefore granted as service connected.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus, anemia as a result of exposure to herbicides, and bladder cancer as a result of exposure to herbicides. The case is being remanded due to the need to verify the Veteran's presence in Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions had their onset during or are otherwise related to the Veteran's period of active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for tinnitus, chronic intractable headaches, and peripheral neuropathy due to exposure to herbicides and solvents as there are insufficient records on file to make a determination.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as the evidence did not show these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.