Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's death was not caused by, or substantially or materially contributed to, by a service-connected disability.,VA did not find that the Veteran’s death was due to VA negligence in providing care.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and left ear hearing loss, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions had onset during active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence of record regarding his right knee and right leg disorders. The earlier effective date claim is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew it during the hearing.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his military noise exposure and that there is credible evidence of its onset during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to May 23, 2012, for service connection of PTSD. The decision states that a reasonable VA adjudicator would not have found the Veteran raised a claim for a psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) before May 23, 2012.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Sleep Apnea, Bilateral Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and GERD. The case is being remanded to obtain a VA examination for GERD.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, left shoulder disorder, right inguinal hernia, and right shoulder impingement syndrome, chronic pain syndrome and biceps tendonitis prior to October 24, 2014 and from February 1, 2015 to March 12, 2015 were denied as the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in service or related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PFB, tinnitus, and hypertension were granted. The claim for sinusitis was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection of back disability, bilateral knee strains, and tinnitus as the Veteran abandoned his claims after VA requested additional information to obtain his service medical records.,VA received the Veteran's claim for tinnitus on December 5, 2012, which was also when he filed a new claim for service connection. The effective date remains at December 5, 2012.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence received since the November 2014 rating decision. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are being reconsidered as they may be related to service.

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

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, tinnitus, and left flat foot.,New evidence submitted since the last denial in October 1992 has reopened the claim of service connection for a nervous condition (now claimed as depression).

The claim for service connection of residuals of a low back injury, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral foot disorders, right and left knee disorders, and right and left shoulder disorders. The Veteran's claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical records.,Service connection is not granted for bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus as the evidence does not meet VA standards for a disability.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence requiring further examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran did not have a current disability related to in-service noise exposure.,There was no evidence of hearing problems or tinnitus during service, and the Veteran's perception of decreased hearing acuity since service does not meet the definition of a 'disability' as defined by VA regulations.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected. The cases for bilateral hearing loss and left hip disorder are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence, and will obtain an addendum opinion from the VA audiologist regarding the Veteran's tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions have been denied. The claim for service connection of colon cancer is remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral ankle disability and tinnitus, finding no probative medical evidence linking these conditions to service.