Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus secondary to hearing loss. The claims for diabetes and peripheral neuropathy due to Agent Orange exposure in Korea are remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that his current condition is related to in-service noise exposure. The left knee disability claim was denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the current condition and service.

The Board has decided that the VA audiologic examination in April 2015 is not sufficient to determine if the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service. Therefore, they have ordered a remand for obtaining missing service treatment records and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and kidney cancer due to herbicide exposure were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability or a link between the conditions and military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims for migraine headaches and lower back disorder are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right knee osteoarthritis, as well as bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The claims for these conditions are based on direct evidence of their onset during service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or acoustic trauma sufficient to cause 'acoustic damage' resulting in current hearing loss or tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no evidence of in-service complaints or diagnoses. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for tinnitus and nonservice-connected pension, and has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are currently rated as noncompensable, with the highest schedular rating for tinnitus.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his back disability and eye problems, make it impossible for him to work as a commercial electrician. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has determined that additional VA examinations are needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and peripheral neuropathy. The claims for service connection will be remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it is considered a chronic disease that manifested during his active duty.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, Type II, is granted as presumptively service-connected due to herbicide exposure. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the current condition began during service.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for PTSD, service connection for a back disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for entitlement to TDIU has also been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and lack of VA examinations. The Veteran is presumed to have incurred hearing loss and tinnitus during his period of service, but further examination is needed to determine their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to service exposure. The Veteran's current hearing loss disability was found to be etiologically related to his in-service noise exposure, while his tinnitus is considered secondary to his service-connected hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and thus grants his claim for TDIU.