Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected hearing loss, tinnitus, and post-operative left eardrum perforation prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

All service connection claims for various conditions have been dismissed.,The Veteran's tension headaches are granted as secondary to his service-connected orthopedic injuries and PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, initial compensable rating, and initial rating in excess of 10 percent were dismissed due to the death of the Veteran. Service connection claims were also dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for left elbow strain was dismissed as he withdrew the claim prior to a decision.,Tinnitus has been granted service connection based on in-service noise exposure and continuity of symptoms since service.

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

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his in-service noise exposure, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and a right leg condition due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions during or within one year after service.,The Board found that there was no current evidence of a right leg condition, as the Veteran did not claim such in his application or briefs.

The Veteran's left knee disability is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability during the pendency of the claim.,The Veteran's right knee disability, including as secondary to his left knee condition, is denied due to lack of service-connected disability and insufficient evidence linking it to service or a service-connected disability.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is denied as there was no in-service event, injury, or disease, and the August 2017 private provider opinion is inadequate.,The Veteran's tinnitus is denied due to lack of an in-service onset and insufficient evidence linking it to service.,The Veteran's kidney disability is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability during the pendency of the claim.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise that the Veteran experienced continuous tinnitus symptomatology since his time in service.

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

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's National Guard or Army Reserves service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, but denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II. The Veteran's hearing loss is presumed to be related to his Vietnam-era service, as are his tinnitus and diabetes.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus is granted. The Board finds the Veteran’s report of noise exposure during service consistent with the record and concludes that entitlement to service connection is warranted due to credible reports of onset in service and continuity thereafter. Service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability is remanded as there are no other opinions addressing its etiology.

The Board found that the withholding of drill pay and termination of benefits for training days in fiscal years 2009 through 2012 was proper, as it did not violate the prohibition on concurrent receipt of active service pay and VA disability compensation.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and sinusitis due to new and material evidence. The claim for erectile dysfunction remains denied as there is no direct or secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, and diabetic retinopathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II due to unresolved medical questions. The Veteran's claims are not supported by evidence that his current conditions were incurred or aggravated during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and in-service noise exposure, as well as whether tinnitus aggravates the hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether these conditions are related to military noise exposure.,Service connection was also granted for lumbar spondylosis (claimed as back pain), with the Board noting conflicting medical opinions but finding a nexus based on the Veteran's history of heavy lifting during service.

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.