Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's tinnitus and right ear hearing loss are granted service connection, while his left ear hearing loss is denied. The Board found that the Veteran's current tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure, but did not find a current disability for his left ear hearing loss.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is denied.,Service connection for left shoulder disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence of a current disability or etiology.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and left knee condition, but remanded the claim for tinnitus.,Service connection is not granted for bilateral hearing loss as there is no current disability. The Veteran's in-service noise exposure is conceded.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is denied as he does not require regular aid and assistance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there is insufficient evidence regarding their etiology due to a lack of adequate examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board found that the Veteran's service connection for multiple sclerosis should be restored, and granted service connection for tinnitus. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The jaw disability, right knee and left knee disabilities, and right hip disability were denied as not related to service. The vision disability issue is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to incomplete service personnel records.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps). Tinnitus is found to be related to the Veteran's active military service, while razor bumps are considered incurred during his service. The decision is based on the Veteran's lay statements and medical records.

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.

The Veteran has withdrawn his increased rating claims for coronary artery disease (CAD) and diabetes mellitus type II.,The Veteran has withdrawn his earlier effective date claim for tinnitus. The AOJ will issue a SOC regarding the service connection claims for arthritis.,The Veteran's loss of teeth is remanded due to lack of an adequate VA examination, as well as the need for clarification on carcinogen exposure and further development of the record.,PTSD symptoms are remanded for a new VA examination to determine their current severity and impact on employment.,TDIU claim is remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with other claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to withdraw appeals of his evaluations for various service-connected disabilities and awarded a TDIU.

The Board has decided some issues in favor of the Veteran, including service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. However, it denied service connection for a left shoulder disorder due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's right wrist strain is service-connected, but has remanded the issue of tinnitus due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The brain condition/surgery and bilateral hearing loss are denied.

The issues of service connection for neck, right shoulder, left shoulder, hypertension, and sleep apnea disorders have been dismissed.,The issues of initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, left ankle strain, and right ankle tenosynovitis have been dismissed.,The issue of a rating in excess of 60 percent for urinary incontinence associated with neurogenic bladder and fistula of the bladder or urethra has also been dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied. The Board has also remanded the issues regarding ratings for his right and left knee disabilities.

The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the dorsal spine is rated at 10 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board finds that there is no evidence to support a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,Tinnitus has been granted service connection, with the Board finding that it is related to in-service acoustic trauma.