Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's tinnitus is caused or aggravated by medications taken for his service-connected disabilities, specifically low back disability and acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted, as she testified that her symptoms began during active duty due to noise exposure from working around airplane engines.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied because the Veteran does not have a current disability meeting VA criteria.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, when considered together, render him unable to maintain gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are due to in-service loud noise exposure. The claims were initially denied on the merits but have now been granted based on continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus with an effective date of April 1, 2019. The Veteran also received eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) and TDIU.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of evidence showing the presence of a current disability. The case is remanded for further development and examination regarding tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional examination and opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hearing loss, tinnitus, and acquired psychiatric condition and his service. The issues of service connection are being reconsidered.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are being remanded for additional development. The Board has found new and material evidence to support the reopening of his claims, but has not made a final determination on whether these conditions are related to service.

The appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his claims. Service connection has been granted for coronary artery disease (CAD).

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his active duty service in Vietnam.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that his tinnitus did not manifest within one year after service and was unrelated to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety and PTSD, lumbar strain, and tinnitus have been granted. The claim for refractive error has been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate examination findings. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are presumed related to his military noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including headaches and bilateral eye condition, are denied as there is no objective evidence of current disabilities. The Board finds that the Veteran's tinnitus is less likely than not caused by military noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error in the November 2018 VA examination, which did not address concerns regarding delayed onset of hearing loss. The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are both being reviewed for service connection.

The Veteran's tinnitus started during his period of active duty training in 1970 and has persisted since then. The Board granted service connection for the condition based on direct evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claims of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus due to a lack of evidence showing its onset during or within one year after active service, and the opinion from a VA examiner found it less likely related to service. The claims for right knee disorder, left knee disorder, lumbar spine disorder, and eye disorder (secondary to hypertension) are remanded as new medical opinions are needed.,The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus due to a lack of evidence showing its onset during or within one year after active service, and the opinion from a VA examiner found it less likely related to service. The claims for right knee disorder, left knee disorder, lumbar spine disorder, and eye disorder (secondary to hypertension) are remanded as new medical opinions are needed.