Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted as service connected. The remaining issues of service connection for various other conditions are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of hearing loss and tinnitus for further evaluation by an otolaryngologist (ENT) due to uncertainty about their relationship to service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to additional evidence being required. Specifically, it is unclear if his current disabilities are related to his service-connected otitis media.

The Veteran's claims have been dismissed due to their death.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of tinnitus, hypertension, and back condition due to withdrawal by the Veteran during a videoconference hearing. The claim for back condition was denied as there is no evidence that it manifested in service or was aggravated therein.

The Veteran's claim for a rating of 70 percent or higher for PTSD has been granted. The other claims have been remanded.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.,Prostate cancer was not caused by any aspect of service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The claim for service connection for residuals of head trauma (headaches) is also remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of tinnitus has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no competent evidence showing a hearing loss disability during service or within one year following discharge from service.

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

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a respiratory infection, but has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The claims for right ear hearing loss disability and tinnitus are also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence linking his current disability to his in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for tinnitus is dismissed as he has withdrawn the claim. The appeals for service connection for left and right ankle conditions are remanded.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding whether the Veteran's PTSD contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities are granted as service connected, with the conditions being related to in-service noise exposure.