Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disease in service or within a presumptive period, and that the preponderance of the evidence did not support a nexus between the conditions and military noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the initial TBI VA examination was inadequate and requires a new examination to determine if the Veteran's reported symptoms are related to his service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient rationale in the December 2017 VA examiner's opinion, a need for additional development, and consideration of lay statements.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The right ear hearing loss case is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal of the claims for hearing loss and tinnitus was dismissed due to their death.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various conditions and ratings for certain disabilities. The specific issues include dental disorders, hearing loss, tinnitus, ear infections, sleep apnea, arm and elbow disorders, frostbite residuals, low back disorder, sciatic nerve disorder, psychiatric disorders, pes planus, gout in the lower extremities, bronchial asthma, and allergic rhinitis.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus due to lack of evidence linking the condition to military service. The hearing loss claim is remanded as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding its etiology.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, migraine headaches, visual impairment, and a convulsive disorder due to lack of evidence showing current disabilities or a link between service and these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus had its onset during his active service and affirms the grant of service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's sensorineural bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected. The conditions were found to be related to exposure to excessive military noise during combat in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The Board found no legal basis for the assigned schedular evaluations, effective dates, or determinations regarding service connection.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary and the appeal is, therefore, REMANDED as directed below.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,A rating of 20 percent for right ankle strain since May 14, 2019, is granted. Prior to that date, a maximum rating of 10 percent is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of complete medical records, particularly from VA Loma Linda Medical Center. The Veteran is seeking service connection based on in-service noise exposure during his Marine Corps training.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's application to reopen claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus has been granted. The Board has determined that the evidence is at least as likely as not that these conditions are related to his military service, but has also found that more information is needed regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, TMJ, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to military sexual trauma. The reasons include a lack of VA examination opinions on etiology and issues related to verification of stressor events.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for tinnitus, a right knee disability, sarcoidosis, and traumatic brain injury due to incomplete records and lack of supporting medical evidence.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as he is capable of performing the physical and mental acts required by, at least, employment that has less interaction with people.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during active duty due to significant noise exposure.