Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus remains denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including COPD, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, gall bladder removal complications, inguinal hernia, left and right knee conditions, rotator cuff tears, and sleep apnea. The case must be returned to VA for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and tinnitus have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims.,Service connection was denied for obstructive sleep apnea due to lack of in-service complaints or treatment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone do not render him helpless to the extent that he requires regular aid and attendance. The need for such assistance primarily stems from non-service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right knee disability, and left knee disability. The conditions are deemed to have onset in service due to noise exposure during military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a bilateral sinus disorder, a bilateral knee disorder, and skeletal arthritis due to lack of evidence demonstrating current disabilities or in-service events/diseases related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left shoulder condition with arthritis, back condition with osteoarthritis, ischemic heart disease (IHD) and coronary artery disease (CAD), and right foot condition due to outstanding medical records from Wyoming Health Care Center.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service in Vietnam. Service connection is also granted for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but denied for vascular dementia.

The Veteran's tinnitus and right ear hearing loss are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is denied as not related to service.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been dismissed due to their death.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to military noise exposure during active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand three issues related to effective dates for service connection of PTSD, hearing loss, and tinnitus. The decision is pending further review.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee strain, tendonitis, and instability, left knee strain, tendonitis, and instability, tinnitus, left hand carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar nerve neuropathy, right hand carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar nerve neuropathy, and right shoulder strain.,The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to military noise exposure and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and multiple myeloma are remanded due to the need for VA examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions. The exposure basis is not applicable as there was no herbicide agent exposure during periods of ACDUTRA or INACDUTRA.

The Veteran's digestive disorder, excluding IBS, is granted as service connected. The claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, and headaches are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate VA examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a ratable disability involving either ear.,Service connection for tinnitus is also denied because the evidence does not support its onset during or within one year after his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions had their onset during active duty service.