Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the appeals because the claimant passed away, and the claims are no longer actionable.

The Board has remanded the cases of the Veteran's low back condition and tinnitus due to inadequate medical opinions in the previous decisions. The claims are now pending for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The Board finds the Veteran entitled to service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected asthma and sinusitis, but remands for a new VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus due to ambiguity in the record regarding their onset. A medical opinion is needed to determine if they are related to active duty service, specifically combat noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at the highest compensable level (10%) and no higher, as it is considered a single condition. The appeal for an increased rating has been denied.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss were denied in July 2011, but the claim for left ear hearing loss was granted. The hypertension claim is currently pending due to a remand.,Service connection has been established for left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's back disability is granted service connection.,The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity numbness (left and right leg disabilities) are granted secondary to his service-connected back disability.,The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be etiologically related to active service.,Service connection for gastrointestinal disorder due to Gulf War exposures is granted, as the Veteran has a qualifying undiagnosed condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, cardiovascular disorder (to include cardiomyopathy), hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include anxiety) due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset or relationship to his military service. The claim for residuals of a back injury is also being remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected due to in-service noise exposure. Service connection for testicular cancer is also granted based on presumed exposure at Camp Lejeune. The remaining claims are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer, and tinnitus. The appeal regarding residuals of a right hip injury is dismissed.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for tinnitus, diabetes as secondary to herbicide exposure, increased ratings for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to November 29, 2016. The Veteran's claims are currently under review.

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

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are due to in-service acoustic trauma.

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

The Veteran's SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(1) is granted with an effective date of February 15, 2013.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and coronary artery disease, status post myocardial infarction with stent placement. The TDIU claim was dismissed as the Veteran is already receiving a maximum schedular rating.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but denied service connection for tinnitus. Bilateral hearing loss is considered a direct result of in-service noise exposure. Tinnitus was not found to be related to the Veteran's active service.

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