Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, finding that his death was not caused or proximately due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active duty service. The Board has remanded the cases for further investigation regarding exposure to herbicides and service connection for DM and PN.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a nexus to service.

The Veteran's PTSD, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss have been granted. The issues of service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, sleep apnea, and TDIU are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further evaluation due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and tinnitus are currently under review.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not caused by or a result of noise exposure in service.

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

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted. The remaining issues of right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss disability has been reopened and granted.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus.

The Veteran's combined rating for service-connected disabilities was denied as the claim is not warranted under VA regulations.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of his bilateral hearing loss, as well as whether it is related to service. His claim for service connection for tinnitus remains granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for accrued benefits and non-service connected death pension due to issues being inextricably intertwined with other pending claims.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and reopened the claim of service connection for kidney stones. An effective date of April 21, 2017, is assigned for a 30% rating for right shoulder impingement syndrome, which was increased from 20%. The Veteran's right shoulder disability now warrants a 40% rating due to additional limitation during flare-ups.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for skin cancer due to radiation exposure and herbicide agents as the Veteran withdrew his request. The other issues are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a kidney disorder and skin disorder has been dismissed.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his PTSD, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the severity of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service due to exposure to loud noises.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's testimony regarding his left ear condition and its onset. The Veteran is seeking service connection for tinnitus on a direct basis, but the evidence does not support a finding of a nexus between his service and tinnitus.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been granted service connection. The claim for an undiagnosed illness as due to Gulf War exposure is remanded for further examination and opinion.