Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral tinnitus was incurred during service due to noise exposure while in the Marine Corps, and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his active service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there was no evidence of current disability or in-service injury, and the claim was received after March 24, 2015.

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 current disabilities related to active service.

Service connection for tinnitus and headaches has been granted.,Effective dates have not yet been determined for the lumbar spine disability, left ear hearing loss, or psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's basic eligibility for VA loan guaranty benefits is granted due to his discharge from active duty being due to a service-connected disability (tinnitus and right ear hearing loss).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, as he has continued to work throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The right knee disability claim is remanded for further examination and rating.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and evaluation. The Veteran's claims of service connection for peptic ulcer disease, initial compensable rating for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, and TDIU are also on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to lack of in-service evidence and possible delayed onset.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as they are related to in-service noise exposure, but additional development is needed due to a lack of definitive evidence.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected.,Service connection for a lung condition related to asbestos exposure is denied.

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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete Reserve records and unverified ACDUTRA/INACDUTRA periods of service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened, and he is granted secondary service connection. His tinnitus is rated at the maximum allowable under VA guidelines. The Veteran's CAD with stable angina is rated as 10 percent disabling since July 1, 2014. He is granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD with depressive symptoms. His bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable initial rating.

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

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection and increased ratings for various disabilities, including knee, shoulder, hip, and psychiatric conditions. The Veteran's claims are being referred back for additional development.

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

Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,An effective date prior to June 6, 2016 for service connection of degenerative disc disease lumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome and right lower extremity radiculopathy is denied.,Entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative disc disease lumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right lower extremity radiculopathy is remanded.,Service connection for a cardiac disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, and rheumatoid arthritis is remanded.,,,