Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of his bilateral hearing loss, requesting that he be scheduled for a VA examination to determine its current severity.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not manifest within one year of separation from active duty or as a result of military noise exposure.

The Board has found that there was not substantial compliance with the previous remand directives regarding the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. As a result, another remand is required to schedule a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

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. The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were caused by exposure to acoustic trauma during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability rating, earlier effective date, and service connection have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claims for acid reflux, hypertension, and degenerative arthritis with IVDS of the thoracolumbar spine.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of tinnitus was denied as the earliest possible effective date is April 24, 2014.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for tinnitus, a psychiatric disorder, and hearing loss due to insufficient evidence on etiology.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed all pending claims including the one for an earlier effective date for tinnitus.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the Veteran’s claims for gastrointestinal disability and headaches can be decided, as VA did not substantially comply with the December 2017 Board remand.,The Veteran's hearing loss of the right ear claim was denied because there is no evidence of current disability in accordance to VA standards.

The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to October 25, 2011 for the award of service connection for tinnitus has been dismissed. The claim for service connection for a left shoulder disorder is remanded due to new and material evidence having been received.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disorder is reopened based on additional VA treatment records showing X-ray evidence of degenerative changes and a diagnosis of rotator cuff disorder, which may be related to the in-service injury. The claim for service connection for a left hand disorder (secondary to a left shoulder disorder) and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) are also remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma is remanded due to his failure to report for a VA examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus and OSA have been granted service connection.,Service connection for prostate gland disability is dismissed, as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his in-service noise exposure. Service connection was denied for left ear hearing loss due to lack of evidence showing a current disability.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for peripheral vascular disease, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and tinnitus as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his in-service acoustic trauma.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus and remanded the issues of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and left knee disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the remaining issues due to incomplete records.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for additional development due to insufficient examination reports and potential exposure during reserve service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's prolonged noise exposure during service is at least as likely as not responsible for her current condition. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied due to insufficient evidence linking the disability to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted, with an effective date of August 15, 2012. The Board found that the Veteran had continuous symptoms since discharge from service.