Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, as well as whether these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied, but a new rating of 30 percent for vertigo is granted. The appeal for tinnitus remains at its current 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, but his right knee disorder and other conditions are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus, bilateral knee instability (right and left), and burn right hand have been granted service connection. The Board has also determined that the preponderance of the evidence is against higher evaluations for limitation of motion in both knees and a separate compensable evaluation for the burn right hand.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hyperalgesia as secondary to his service-connected depression disorder was dismissed.,Service connection for tremors, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were all denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the Veteran’s hypertension to service, and determined that he could perform sedentary employment despite his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, acute appendicitis, mucinous tumor, and surgical tooth extraction/dental trauma were granted. However, service connection was denied for each condition.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but remanded the issue of service connection for low back disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (vertigo, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus) rated at 30%, 10%, and 10% respectively did not result in functional impairment that precluded him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to February 20, 2001.

The Board has remanded the cases of tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss for further development due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus. Service connection is remanded for the right knee disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of relevant National Guard records and an incomplete audiogram. The Veteran will need to provide additional evidence, including VA examination results.

The Veteran's GERD and tinnitus claims were denied, while her claim for residuals of anal fissures as secondary to IBS was granted.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder), and lumbar strain.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and headaches have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than October 13, 2015, for the grant of service connection for tinnitus has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than October 13, 2015, for a higher rating of 20 percent for SFW of the left elbow with numbness flexor surface left forearm with limitation of motion of the thumb has also been denied.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his service, specifically noise exposure. Therefore, service connection for both conditions is granted.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus as the evidence did not show it was incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as his conditions do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable VA regulations. The issues of service connection and reopening of claims are addressed.