Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2020

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and a bilateral foot disorder, finding that there was no evidence of current disabilities or in-service incurrence.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms began during his active military service and affording him the benefit of doubt.

The Veteran's headache disorder is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD, sinusitis with epistaxis, and residuals of a nasal injury. The compensable initial rating for the residuals of a nasal injury is remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened, and service connection has been granted.

The Veteran has withdrawn their appeals for the issues of service connection for osteoarthritis of the knees, tinnitus, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and cervical spine disorder. Service connection was granted for tinnitus. The Board also found that the Veteran's right thumb disorder did not have its onset during active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence linking his current tinnitus to active service. The Board also denied a higher initial rating for his lumbosacral spine disability, stating that the symptoms do not warrant an increase in the currently assigned 10 percent rating.,The Veteran's exposure to hazardous noise during service was noted, but this did not result in hearing damage or tinnitus. His current tinnitus is considered normal and within expected limits.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The right and left knee conditions are remanded due to insufficient evidence on the secondary service connection theory.

The Veteran's back disability is granted service connection as it was aggravated by his military service. The claims for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, acquired psychiatric disorder (likely depression), and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cough, malaria, and tinnitus. The claim for dental disability is also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a respiratory disability are remanded due to the Veteran's failure to report for an examination.

The Board granted service connection for a lower back condition, hearing loss, and tinnitus based on new and material evidence.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD. The claims of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left foot metatarsalgia and an initial compensable rating for left foot scars are being remanded.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for a back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that no valid claim was filed prior to February 1, 2018.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have started during service and has continued since, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, headaches, ischemic heart disease, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted entitlement to a Total Disability Rating due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and a psychiatric disorder are being reconsidered de novo due to the receipt of relevant official service department records.,Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to military service.