Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the issue of service connection for prostate cancer. The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and skin neoplasm of the neck and chest have been denied. The claim for service connection for headaches, secondary to PTSD has been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss and denied service connection for this condition. The rating for tinnitus was also denied as it is already at its maximum schedular rating. The back disability and knee disabilities are remanded due to new evidence and potential worsening.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to determine if there is a current diagnosis of hearing loss and tinnitus, and to obtain information about in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. However, the claims are still pending as further development is required before their merits can be addressed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence regarding the impact of his disabilities on his employability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II (DM-II), and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to service-connected PTSD due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss disability and tinnitus has been granted. The claim for tinnitus is now granted, but the claim for left ear hearing loss disability remains pending as it was remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal and hearing request due to receiving a 100% permanent and total disability rating, which does not affect the tinnitus claim. The Board dismissed the case as it is no longer in its jurisdiction.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, attributing these conditions to in-service combat noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for tinea pedis, bilateral feet; incarcerated umbilical hernia, status post surgical correction (claimed as umbilical hernia/condition); bilateral hearing loss; and bilateral tinnitus due to internal inconsistencies in the August 2015 VA examinations and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss is denied, but his claim for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for service-connected psychiatric disability was granted, with an effective date of February 19, 2015.,Service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss were also granted.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and left ear hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder), and sleep disorder have been denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's contentions that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to May 4, 2013. The evidence did not show that his service-connected disabilities alone prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is granted as service connected.,The Veteran's left elbow disorder and right elbow disorder are both granted as service connected.,The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as secondary to his service-connected right ear hearing loss.,Service connection for eustachian tube dysfunction is remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding its relation to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have any of the claimed conditions and finds no causal relationship between his current disabilities and service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with spinal stenosis, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during service or were related to in-service injuries.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent, which is the highest available. The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s migraines meet the criteria for a 50 percent evaluation due to their very frequent and prolonged attacks.,For cervical spine strain with mild spondylotic changes, the Veteran's condition is currently rated at 10 percent. The VA examination indicated that the Veteran does not have forward flexion of the cervical spine greater than 15 degrees or combined range of motion not greater than 170 degrees, which are required for a higher rating.