Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was granted. Service connection is also granted for left ear sensorineural hearing loss, but denied for right ear sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus.,Service connection is granted for left ear sensorineural hearing loss as it initially manifested in service. The Veteran's current right ear hearing loss is not considered aggravated by service, and the claim for service connection for this condition remains denied.,The Veteran's tinnitus was not manifest during or within one year after service, and there is no evidence to support a finding that it began during service. Therefore, service connection for tinnitus is also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, right foot plantar fasciitis, left foot plantar fasciitis, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to additional development being warranted.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining SSA medical records and a supplemental opinion regarding the Veteran's back disability.

The Veteran's tinnitus was not present in service or for many years thereafter and is not otherwise related to service.,The Veteran’s acne pre-existed service; it was not aggravated beyond its natural progression by or during service.

The Board has remanded cases for further development regarding service connection for benign essential tremor, thyroid cancer, and hypothyroidism due to potential exposure to chemicals and ionizing radiation during basic training at Fort McClellan.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus. The claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and lung disability (asthma and COPD) are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain updated VA treatment records and conduct medical examinations for the Veteran's right and left foot disorders, hearing loss, and tinnitus claims.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding service connection for tinnitus and increased ratings for several knee and hip conditions. The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal.

The Board has granted service connection for left hand thumb disability and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise regarding their onset during active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance (A&A) or being housebound (HB).

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral tinnitus and sensorineural hearing loss in the right ear are granted. The claim for sensorineural hearing loss in the left ear is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not granted, as there is no evidence of a current disability related to military noise exposure. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as they are not related to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient examination findings. The Veteran's claims are currently pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral leg disability, low back disability, and hypertension. The claim for tinnitus was granted.

The Veteran's claims for peripheral neuropathy of the upper left and right extremities, hypertension, cerebrovascular accident (CVA), tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and fibromyalgia are all denied as there is no current disability at any time pertinent to the claim on appeal. The Veteran’s service connection claim for hypertension is remanded due to in-service exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to his failure to report for VA examinations and the need for updated treatment records. The claims will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, a low back disorder (including IVDS), and left ear hearing loss. The claims were reopened due to new evidence submitted since the last final denial.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus. The claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is remanded.,There are no specific ratings or effective dates provided in this decision.

The Board has restored service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, which were previously severed. Service connection for onychomycosis of the big toenails is also granted.