Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for rectal cancer with bladder invasion (claimed as colon and bladder cancer) has been reopened, and the claim is granted.,Service connection is granted for depressive disorder (claimed as anxiety/depression).

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are denied as they did not manifest during service or within the applicable presumptive period, and continuity of symptomatology is not established.,The Veteran's dyslipidemia and hyperlipidemia are denied as they are laboratory findings without evidence of an underlying disease or injury.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

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

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

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that both conditions are related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. However, these claims are still pending as they were not fully resolved.

The Veteran's right and left foot conditions, as well as his tinnitus, are all granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for glaucoma, sleep disorder, tinnitus, and a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's current diagnoses of these conditions are being reviewed by VA examiners.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The right wrist disability, bilateral hearing loss (left ear only), tinnitus, cervical spine disorder, COPD, IBS, OSA, left hip disorder, headaches, and seizures were not shown in service or are not causally related to service.

The Board has granted a TDIU rating prior to April 20, 2015 based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendering him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss and his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and essential tremor were dismissed due to the death of the Veteran before a decision was made.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation at the aid and attendance or housebound rate, eligibility for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing, and eligibility for a special home adaptation grant due to conflicting evidence of record regarding her service-connected disabilities' impact on her ability to perform activities of daily living.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.,The Veteran is seeking higher ratings for his cervical spine and right upper extremity conditions, as well as service connection for various other disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board found that the Veteran had a current disability (tinnitus) related to his military service, specifically exposure to noise during service on naval ships. Therefore, the claim is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. A new examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is remanded as the VA examiner did not provide sufficient information regarding the combined effect of his multiple service-connected conditions on his ability to work.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen a claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss is granted. Entitlement to service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus is also granted.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issue of service connection for right knee strain due to insufficient evidence.