Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's death was not caused by or contributed to by his service-connected PTSD, but the Board is unable to make a determination due to insufficient medical evidence.,If the VA examiner finds that PTSD aggravated coronary artery disease and led to hypertension and heart conditions resulting in death, they must provide an opinion on whether there is medical evidence prior to aggravation or at any time between the time of aggravation and the level of disability.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and therefore the claim for service connection for cause of death is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to inadequate VA opinions and potential outstanding records.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, service connection for bilateral hearing loss, and service connection for tinnitus are all remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's responses during a VA examination, requiring additional medical evaluation.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for entitlement to a compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and left thumb disability are denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection due to in-service noise exposure.,The Veteran's right shoulder condition and acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder) are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran's claim for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. The case is REMANDED for further development and readjudication.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active duty military service, at least to an evidentiary position of equipoise. Therefore, the claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's right eye disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension/dizziness have been denied as service connection due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,While the Veteran reported noise exposure during service, the VA examiner found no significant in-service noise exposure. The Veteran's current diagnoses are not related to service.

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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee condition and for TDIU. The right knee claim is pending, while the TDIU claim was granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected, and the hearing loss claim is remanded for further examination.

The Board dismissed the appeal for bilateral hearing loss and denied service connection for tinnitus. The Veteran's lumbar strain with osteoarthritis rating was reduced to 10% effective May 1, 2016, but her claim for restoration of a 40% rating is pending.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, so the Board has dismissed these cases.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, including a statement about in-service noise exposure during tank exercises. The VA will conduct a new examination to determine if these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has decided service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional information regarding his reported TDY service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted service connection. Service connection for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy is remanded due to insufficient evidence.