Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to military noise exposure.,The Veteran's claims were reopened due to new and material evidence received since the last final denial.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted as service-connected. The issue of service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus is stayed due to the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding it as likely as not caused by the Veteran's service-connected left knee condition. The other issues remain remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that new evidence submitted since the July 2002 rating decision relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate these claims. The Board also found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for lumbar spine strain and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and the need for a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but dismissed the application to reopen a claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate examinations in prior decisions.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and bilateral tinnitus were granted service connection. The Board found that the preexisting conditions worsened during service due to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection. The remaining issues, including PTSD, sleep apnea, left shoulder disability, back disability, skin cancer, and kidney stones (claimed as kidney stones), are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for low back pain, left knee pain, right knee pain, tinnitus, COPD, and bilateral foot disorder (plantar fasciitis) have been remanded due to the need for additional development.,Specifically, the Board is directed to further develop evidence related to these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were reopened. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied, while the claim for tinnitus was granted.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus and left foot hallux valgus status post McBride bunionectomy with osteoarthritis were denied as his conditions did not manifest until after the effective date of May 1, 2018.,The claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disability was reopened due to new evidence provided since the last denial in October 2013.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,Right knee arthritis, patellafemoral syndrome, left knee arthritis, and right ankle arthritis are all granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for TMJ and IBS, as well as service connection for tinnitus and OSA are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination as they are not adequately addressed in the current record.

The Veteran's hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that there is no evidence of a compensable disability during the appeal period.,Service connection for a cervical spine disability was denied due to lack of in-service injury or disease, and insufficient continuity of symptoms since service. The examiner will be asked to provide an addendum opinion regarding this issue.

Service connection for brain cancer with bilateral cataracts was severed due to lack of radiation exposure during service.,Service connection for vertigo and tinnitus associated with brain cancer with bilateral cataracts was also severed as they are not related to service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran did not have a current disability at the time of his claims and there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.