Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new medical evidence submitted after the final denial. However, these claims are still pending as they have not been remanded for a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. Service connection is remanded for the Veteran's back condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus, which first manifested in service and is attributable to noise exposure during his military service, meets the criteria for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is aggravated by his service-connected right hip, PTSD, and tinnitus disabilities. The VA must obtain updated treatment records and provide a medical opinion on this issue.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is remanded, while the claim for tinnitus has been granted.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, COPD, heart condition, prostate cancer, and diabetes mellitus, type II due to incomplete records and potential exposure to environmental chemicals during service.

The Board has determined that the VA Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Disability Benefits Questionnaire from August 2017 is inadequate, and a new opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of his thoracolumbar spine condition was remanded. His need for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance was also remanded due to the lack of evidence showing he requires regular aid and assistance.

The Veteran's service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus has been granted. The claim for right ear hearing loss is being remanded to consider new evidence.,Service connection for right ear hearing loss will be reconsidered based on the additional VA audiological examination report submitted since the May 2016 SOC.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for tinnitus have been denied. The denial is due to the inability to schedule a VA examination due to the Veteran's incarceration.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence, particularly regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient rationale provided by the VA examiner regarding the relationship between the conditions and service.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the relationship between the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus and his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for residual scars of bilateral bunionectomies is granted, and the effective date for service connection for tinnitus is set at October 4, 2010.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there is no evidence showing a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, cardiac disability, skin disability, and left leg disability due to insufficient opinions on the etiology of these conditions from VA examiners. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam is presumed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is etiologically related to acoustic trauma sustained during active service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to noise exposure during his combat service in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active duty service and granted service connection for this condition.