Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus, headaches, COPD, hypertension, bipolar disorder, alcohol use disorder, and cannabis use disorder are all denied as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by an in-service injury, event, or illness, nor is there sufficient evidence to establish their relationship to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and readjudication due to inadequate VA medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, ischemic heart disease (IHD), nephrosclerosis, and headaches due to a failure to report for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, headaches, and HIV are granted. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD prior to March 14, 2014 is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, migraines, and PTSD have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The claim for TDIU is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Board has found that service connection is warranted for tinnitus. However, the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss remains in dispute and requires further examination to determine if it is related to service or aggravated by tinnitus.

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. Service connection was denied for an eye disorder as there is no evidence of a nexus between the condition and service.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were established based on in-service noise exposure during active duty.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted. The Board found that the Veteran had an acoustic trauma during his active duty service, experienced continuous symptoms of hearing loss and tinnitus since service, and established a causal relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and further examination is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including knee disability, shin splints, flat feet, hearing loss, and tinnitus. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the Veteran with a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating have been remanded due to the need for further evaluation and evidence. The Board found no new and material evidence for tinnitus, denied bilateral hearing loss, and remanded other issues.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as they are not currently in a position to make a decision due to the appellant's death.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss and cholesteatoma, but denied service connection for Achilles tendonitis (left foot), vertigo, and tinnitus. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records and schedule a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate VA examination, lack of in-service evidence of hearing loss or tinnitus, and need for additional treatment records.

The Board has decided to remand the cases due to insufficient information on noise exposure during active training periods. The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are being reviewed again by an examiner who will consider this period of service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claims of service connection for various conditions, including a back disability, right foot disability, tinnitus, PTSD, hypertension, left knee and shoulder disabilities, as well as bilateral hearing loss and plantar fasciitis. The appeals are currently pending due to the need for additional medical records review.

The Veteran's surviving spouse is being asked to provide medical opinions regarding the etiology of various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, diabetes, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, prostate disorder, erectile dysfunction, cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, and others. The claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations, with a rating of 50 percent. The effective date for this rating is not specified in the decision.

The Board has dismissed the appeals of service connection for low back, right knee, and left knee conditions. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for OSA and hypertension, finding new and material evidence. However, the claim for service connection for diverticulitis remains denied as there is no medical nexus between the Veteran's military service and his current condition.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension has been denied due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.