Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a causal relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for neck, left heel, right heel, sleep apnea, and heart conditions have been denied as the evidence does not support a current disability or a relationship to service.,Service connection has also been denied for tinnitus.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, left ear hearing loss, and right ear hearing loss. However, a remand is necessary as the July 2014 VA examination did not provide an opinion regarding whether the Veteran’s tinnitus is secondary to his service-connected sinusitis.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for residuals of broken left index finger, bilateral hearing loss disability, and scarring as a result of MRSA infection is denied. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus remains denied.,A new VA examination is required to determine the current severity of the Veteran's lumbar spine disability.

The Board has restored service connection for PTSD and tinnitus, finding that the previous severance decisions were improper due to errors in determining the character of the Appellant's service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is as likely as not incurred during his active service, and therefore grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Veteran's combined total disability rating is 90 percent, meeting the criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, a skin condition to include acne, and diabetes mellitus have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's tinnitus is rated at the maximum allowable, and service connection for DJD of the right knee is granted. Service connection for a low back disorder is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus) render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment. His TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for right hand condition, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and PTSD were granted. The petitions to reopen the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied.,Service connection was denied for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to lack of evidence.

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

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is equipoise of evidence to support these claims.

The Board has ordered a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's right ear disabilities, including hearing loss, ear pain/earaches, and tinnitus. The claims are being remanded due to inadequate addressing of certain issues in previous examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus is granted. The claims for service connection for a lumbar back disability and post-traumatic stress disorder are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.