Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has ordered additional VA examinations for the Veteran's claimed cervical spine and seizure disabilities, as well as his bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus. The claims are being remanded due to potential issues with notice of previously scheduled examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence submitted by his attorney. The appeal is not about service connection at all, but rather SMC based on aid and attendance or being housebound.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are service-connected, but has found insufficient evidence to determine if his acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service. The case is being remanded for further development.

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

The Veteran's sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were all found to have onset during service. Service connection was granted for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding the cause of death. The appellant must provide a medical opinion on whether any service-connected disability contributed to or caused the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether these conditions are related to in-service noise exposure.,Service connection was also granted for residuals of a broken left foot, with the Board noting some pre-existing foot problems prior to service but concluding that the presumption of soundness does not apply.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable disability rating for eustachian tube dysfunction was denied. A separate noncompensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The Board has ordered remand for further investigation into the Veteran's reported symptoms of headaches and dizziness, which may be related to his eustachian tube dysfunction.

The Board has determined that new evidence warrants readjudication of the claims for service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus. The claim for tinnitus is granted, but the claim for bilateral SNHL is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service, including his combat experience in Vietnam. As such, service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as the Veteran does not have current disabilities that meet VA criteria, and there is no evidence of continuity of symptoms since separation from active duty.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal because no rating decision has been issued regarding his reopened tinnitus claim, and thus lacks jurisdiction to review it.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and a heart disability due to procedural errors in notifying the Veteran of what constitutes new and relevant evidence. The claim for service connection is being remanded because it may be related to exposure to herbicide agents or diabetes mellitus.

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

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hip strain, but denied service connection for tinnitus, left knee PFPS, and left cheek scar. The decision is remanded for further action on the claim of service connection for a low back disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to their impact on his upper and lower extremities, as they do not result in loss of use of both upper or lower extremities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus of the right side as no new and relevant evidence was provided to support the claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's requests for earlier effective dates for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that December 13, 2018 is the earliest allowed date based on when the claims were received.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for tinnitus and urethral stricture. The remaining issues are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The appeal of the rating for tinnitus is dismissed.,The claim for restoration of the 10 percent evaluation for left knee instability, effective June 24, 2015, is granted.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for right hand and wrist arthritis.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for migraine headaches.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for insomnia and sleeplessness.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss.