Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not service-connected, but his tinnitus is service-connected.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, proteinuria, BPH, and anemia. The reasons given were that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.,There is no direct evidence linking any of these conditions to military service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 10% rating for service-connected tinnitus is denied as the first communication expressing intent to file a claim was received on April 4, 2014.

The Veteran's service connection claims for vertigo, bilateral tinnitus, right shoulder labrum tear, left wrist ganglion cyst, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and tension headaches have been denied.,Service connection has been granted for these conditions, but the Veteran is not entitled to an increased rating or a higher initial disability evaluation.

Service connection is denied for bilateral pes planus, lumbar strain, scoliosis, bilateral ankle disorder (shin splints), fibromyalgia, and bilateral hearing loss. Service connection is granted for tinnitus.,The Veteran's pes planus was noted at the time of entrance into service but did not permanently worsen in active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him disabled to the extent that he requires regular aid and attendance, warranting SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted.,Service connection has not been established for proctocolectomy and surgical residuals.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current tinnitus is at least as likely as not related to his in-service noise exposure during active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected dermatitis or eczema is granted. The Veteran's scars, residual of gunshot wound to the left side, are not entitled to a compensable rating. The Veteran is granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities. The reduction in hearing loss rating from 20% to 0% is considered void ab initio.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee condition and left knee condition as directly incurred in service. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and PTSD have been remanded due to a failure to timely file a notice of disagreement. The AOJ should now issue a Statement of the Case regarding these issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of left knee condition, right knee condition, GERD, spot on the lung, tinnitus, vision condition, hiatal hernia, hypothyroidism, gout or high blood pressure and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.,The Board also found no evidence that any of these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board dismissed the appeals for hearing loss, tinnitus, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for Parkinson's disease was denied as there is no evidence of the condition prior to May 14, 2015.

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 the Veteran's military noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's work history and the impact of his service-connected conditions on his ability to work. The claim will be referred for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. However, the remaining issues on appeal have been remanded due to insufficient evidence or procedural errors.

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 continuity of symptoms post-service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for left and right foot disabilities, other than pes planus, have been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were not service-connected as they did not occur during or due to military service. However, the Veteran's right ankle, left ankle, right knee, left knee, right hip, and left hip disabilities are secondary to his service-connected flat feet.,Service connection was granted for tinnitus but denied for hearing loss.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The left wrist disability and hemorrhoids are denied service connection, but the rating for hemorrhoids remains at noncompensable. Right testicular spermatoceles have been remanded due to secondary service connection issues.