Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for neutropenia is being remanded as there may be a worsening of his condition since the last examination in July 2012.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for a right hand scar is being remanded as there may be a worsening of his condition since the last examination in July 2012.,The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.,The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.,The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities. The claim for left knee condition (cervical strain) has been remanded due to incomplete medical records.,Service connection cannot be granted for the Veteran's neck disability because it was not shown during his active service, and there is insufficient evidence linking it to a currently diagnosed left knee condition.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus for further development as a new VA medical opinion is needed.

The Veteran's back condition, right ear hearing loss disability, and left ear hearing loss disability are all found to be related to his military service. However, the Veteran's bilateral calf muscle claudication is not considered service-connected.,The Veteran was exposed to herbicide exposure during his service in Vietnam, which may have contributed to his sinusitis condition.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back disability, right wrist disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability. The Veteran's current tinnitus is found to be related to his military noise exposure during active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the disabilities and active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been reopened and granted, with a rating of 70 percent.,Service connection for PTSD is also granted, with a current rating of 70 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to an addendum opinion being needed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues with the hearing test results and the need for a new examination to determine if the Veteran has current hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities, and whether these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and conflicting evidence in some cases. The issues of entitlement to service connection for various disabilities are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus began in service and has continued to the present, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension was dismissed. The claims of reopening previously denied bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted, with the latter being on an aggravation basis.,The decision does not specify a rating assigned or effective date.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not preclude him from maintaining substantial gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and deviated septum. Bilateral hearing loss is considered a disability due to noise exposure during service. Tinnitus is presumed to have started in service based on the Veteran's statements of in-service noise exposure. The deviated septum is found to be related to an in-service injury while serving as a track vehicle mechanic.

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

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is reopened and granted.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for a skin disorder affecting the hands and feet (presumptive due to Agent Orange exposure) is denied.,A rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is denied.,Total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral eye disorder, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development of records from Mare Island Naval Hospital and private medical records.