Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's application to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for hearing loss of the right ear has been granted. Service connection is also granted for OSA, cervicogenic headaches, and cervical spine disability.,Service connection is granted for erectile dysfunction (ED), hypertension, a disability manifested by loss of balance secondary to cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, thyroid disorder, and tinnitus.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD, is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's asthma is denied as not being service-connected.,The Veteran's skin condition is remanded for further examination and opinion.

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

The Veteran's application to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been granted. Service connection is also established for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus.,Service connection for left ear hearing loss remains pending as a remand is required.

The Veteran's VA compensable disabilities required care or assistance on a regular basis in order to prepare meals, monitor his eating, communicate, and protect himself from the hazards or dangers inherent in his daily environment. The Board found that SMC for A&A is warranted based on these needs.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, right middle finger scar, psychiatric disability (to include PTSD), bilateral hearing loss, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right thumb disability, and right shoulder disability are all remanded due to insufficient evidence or need for further examination.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no current diagnosis of these conditions. The case is REMANDED to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's skin condition, circulatory problems, back disability, neck disability, shoulder disabilities, foot disabilities, leg disabilities, and arm disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including for psychiatric, hearing loss, and coronary artery disease evaluations. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are also being remanded.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there was no case or controversy remaining.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was not received within one year of his intent to file a claim, so the effective date is set at November 2, 2018.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted as service connected due to noise exposure during active duty in the United States Navy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and a combined 10% rating for multiple noncompensable disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to active duty.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected tinnitus is denied as the disability has already been rated at its maximum under the applicable schedular criteria.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a conclusion that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or contributed to his death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and left total knee replacement) are found to be of sufficient severity to render him unable to follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions were incurred during military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is sufficient evidence to establish a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus is due to service, and his lumbosacral strain first manifested during active service. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened with the submission of new evidence.