Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the cases of right knee disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence or need for further examination.

The Board has determined that the effective dates for several awards and evaluations need to be reconsidered, as well as the evaluation of craniotomy post auricular with bone loss associated with residuals of status post translabyrinthitis resection. The other issues are being remanded due to their interrelated nature.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus is being remanded due to the need for a new etiology opinion from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for blackouts has been denied as new and material evidence was not submitted.,His claim for a higher rating for his gunshot wound to the right buttock, muscle group XVII, is also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative changes of the lumbosacral spine and tinnitus, finding that both conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were not shown to be related to service, as they did not manifest during or within one year after separation from service.,The Veteran's hemorrhoids are currently being remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and examination. The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, but his bilateral hearing loss disability and cervical spine disability are not.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied for right ear hearing loss disability, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and bilateral foot condition. The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are granted. The Veteran's claims for vertigo, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), nephrolithiasis, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as a higher initial rating for tinnitus. The Veteran's claims were based on his belief that he should have been notified of potential hearing issues at separation from service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's tinnitus is related to service-connected bilateral hearing loss or hazardous noise exposure in active service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inextricably intertwined issues and requests for a new Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted service connection, while a rating in excess of 10 percent for the lumbar spine disability is denied prior to October 12, 2010. Separate ratings for radiculopathy of the lower extremities are also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of thoracolumbar degenerative disc disease, right lower extremity radiculopathy, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The effective date was not earlier than October 15, 2014 as these conditions were first received by VA on that date.

The appeals concerning tinnitus and pleurisy were dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, fibromyalgia, chronic back disability, and OSA, were denied. The effective dates for the grants of service connection for these conditions remain pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his in-service noise exposure as a gunner, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected. The seizure disorder and actinic keratosis claims are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and an addendum medical opinion.