Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected.,The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if there are any additional periods of Reserve service that need to be verified, and to obtain VA examinations to address the etiology of the low back disability, right knee disability, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to in-service noise exposure. The Veteran's non-attorney representative submitted argument suggesting that there could be ongoing damage to the cochlear hairs and nerves manifesting only over time, which was not addressed by the VA medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding whether the Veteran's right ankle disability is related to his military service. The claim for tinnitus remains denied as there is no nexus between the condition and service. The claim for reopening of the right ankle disability was granted due to new evidence received since the last denial.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance of another person was denied as he is not in need of such assistance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and hypertensive vascular disease due to potential service connection issues related to periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) in his U.S. Army Reserves.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the combined effects of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities on his employment capacity. The Veteran is seeking a TDIU, and an additional VA examination is needed to assess this.

The Veteran's tinnitus symptoms began during his active service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition based on credible testimony from the Veteran.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current tinnitus is related to his in-service noise exposure. The decision is based on the Veteran's lay statements and the absence of contemporaneous medical evidence regarding tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression), tinnitus, sinusitis, and sleep disturbances must be remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

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

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is etiologically related to his service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding service connection and initial disability ratings for right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and left ear hearing loss due to a withdrawal request by the Veteran.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a right leg condition and ear infections due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to a typographical error in the Order section of the February 2018 decision, where it denied TDIU effective August 15, 2017. The Veteran's combined disability evaluation did not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU at any time during the appeal period.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's tinnitus, which may be related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated during his military service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to outstanding medical records from VA facilities in Jackson and Natchez, Mississippi. The Board also ordered an updated VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran’s bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.