Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran contends connection for a lumbar spine condition and tinnitus due to in-service noise exposure, but the Board finds that there is not enough evidence to support these claims.,The Veteran's skin disorder of actinic keratosis is likely unrelated to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the case for further examination regarding left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, as his PTSD only causes work difficulties during periods of high stress. The Board denies the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension, secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, has been remanded.

The Board has granted the reopening of service connection for tinnitus and determined that it can be granted based on continuity of symptoms since service, thus granting presumptive service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active duty service. The left ear hearing loss is considered aggravated by service, while the right ear hearing loss had its onset during service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination. The claims are currently pending.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been rated at 10 percent since the appeal period began. The issues of service connection for back disability, sleep apnea, hypertension, and headache have all been remanded by the Board.,The Veteran is currently receiving a 70 percent rating for PTSD effective January 7, 2015.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.

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

Service connection is granted for tinnitus, total left hip arthroplasty as secondary to right knee arthritis, and cellulitis of the feet. However, service connection for cellulitis of the feet is remanded due to lack of supporting medical evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis B, a mental disorder, and tinnitus. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of any condition during or near the pendency of the claim.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss have been granted. The remaining issues of service connection for various conditions are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, and his service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating prior to May 6, 2014, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, low back strain, cervical strain, right ankle strain, tinnitus, eczema, and headaches, render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both upper extremities.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss due to noise exposure during active duty. Service connection is also granted for tinnitus as it was likely caused by noise exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied in November 2012, but a new claim was submitted on July 27, 2016. The effective date of the grant of service connection for tinnitus is set at July 27, 2016.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for adjustment disorder with depressed mood was denied in November 2012, but a new claim was submitted on July 27, 2016. The effective date of the grant of service connection for adjustment disorder with depressed mood is set at July 27, 2016.,The Veteran's hypertension has not been shown to be related to her military service and thus she does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it began in service and has continued to the present. However, his bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of a disability within one year after separation from service.