Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to be related to noise exposure during service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's tinnitus is at least as likely as not related to his noise exposure during service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus due to potential new evidence received since the last VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied because he does not have a current disability as defined by VA regulations. The claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted, with the Board finding that the Veteran has credible reports of continuous symptoms since service and currently diagnosed tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back, right hip and left hip disabilities as well as tinnitus due to new evidence received since the last decision. The Veteran needs VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for tinnitus and degenerative changes in the cervical spine is being remanded due to incomplete examination findings.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims of service connection for various conditions were denied. The claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for generalized anxiety disorder was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant, who was substituted as the claimant.

The Veteran's basic eligibility for VA non-service-connected pension benefits is denied due to not meeting the service requirement. The claim of entitlement to a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is remanded as there are insufficient records for evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded due to a request to participate in the RAMP program. The issues of service connection and evaluation for various conditions are being reconsidered.

The Veteran's right hand injury, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are granted service connection. The sinus condition and schizophrenia issues have been remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability has been reopened and is granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss has been reopened and is granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been reopened and is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected because it started shortly after his separation from service and continues to this day, despite a VA examination finding no link between service and tinnitus.

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating authorized for tinnitus under Diagnostic Code 6260. The Veteran's PTSD and diabetes mellitus are both remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied as there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease, and the current conditions are not related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the Veteran's tinnitus claim. A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran currently has a diagnosis of tinnitus and whether it is related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, DM, a right knee disorder, and a left knee disorder were denied. The Board found that these conditions are not related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus. The case is remanded to obtain clarification on the VA examiner's conflicting opinions regarding the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active military service.