Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a rib condition, TBI residuals (including headaches and tinnitus), and an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD have been denied. The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to establish service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's respiratory condition, diagnosed as COPD, is granted service connection. The cervical spine and thoracolumbar spine conditions, hearing loss, and tinnitus are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for bilateral tinnitus was granted, with a positive nexus opinion provided by a private audiologist.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted. The claim for right ear hearing loss is remanded for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to in-service noise exposure. The claims were decided on a presumptive basis due to continuous symptoms since service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II was not incurred or aggravated during service, and the Board denied his claim. The cases for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right knee disability, and right foot disability are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus was incurred in service. However, it denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, concluding there is no evidence of its onset during service.

The Board has denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss, but granted service connection for tinnitus. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service noise exposure and his current symptoms.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and maintaining gainful employment.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, but denied both claims as there is no evidence to support a relationship between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU effective July 30, 2014. The claim for a TDIU prior to that date is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of tinnitus began during his military service and has been continuous since discharge.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected due to in-service noise exposure.,PTSD is granted as service-connected based on the Veteran's reported symptoms.

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 and existing hearing loss. The claim was reopened due to new evidence received since the previous denial.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his service, specifically acoustic trauma sustained during active duty. As a result, the claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has determined that the VA audiological examination is inadequate and remands for a new examination to determine if the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted. Hearing loss is found to be related to acoustic trauma in service, while tinnitus is considered secondary to the Veteran's hearing loss.

The Board dismissed the appeals of service connection claims for various conditions as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

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

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and dismissed the issue of service connection for an upper respiratory infection. Service connection was granted for tinnitus.