Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected, but his bilateral hearing loss and respiratory condition are denied.,His low back condition remains in dispute due to the need for further evidence and examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disability has been denied.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied, as the current rating already reflects the maximum schedular evaluation available.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,There is no current diagnosis of sleep apnea, and the claim for this condition is denied.,Ischemic heart disease is not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate examination findings. The case is returned for further development.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection as they are considered to be directly related to his active duty service.

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 chronic conditions that were noted as chronic in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied, but his claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is denied as the preponderance of evidence does not support a nexus between service and current hearing loss.,The Veteran's tinnitus is denied as there is no current diagnosis of tinnitus in the medical records.,The Veteran's asthma is denied as there is no evidence that it began during service or is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.,Female reproductive system cancer (fallopian tube cancer and hysterectomy) is remanded for a determination on whether it is related to herbicide exposure.,Residuals of breast cancer are also remanded for a determination on whether they are related to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including a left leg amputation and diabetes mellitus with extensive diabetic autonomic neuropathy affecting his nerves, preclude him from independent locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair. As such, he is eligible for specially adapted housing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, tinnitus, and acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depression, anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder, and PTSD) were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied, while her claim for tinnitus is granted.

Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.,Service connection is denied for diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus must be remanded due to missing service treatment records. The VA needs to attempt to locate these records, including any SSA records, which may provide evidence supporting the Veteran’s claims.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the issue of service connection for a left lung condition.

The Veteran's service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus, which are rated at 60 percent combined, prevent him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted. Bilateral hearing loss was found to be related to in-service noise exposure, while tinnitus is considered secondary to the established bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including thoracic herniated disc, spinal stenosis, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, a closed head injury, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (posttraumatic stress disorder with depression), all of which were determined to be not attributable to the appellant's period of active duty for training.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a perforated ear drum, and tinnitus due to unresolved medical questions. The Veteran's claims are not supported by competent evidence establishing a nexus between his current conditions and service.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction. The decision concluded that the Veteran's current tinnitus is not related to his military noise exposure, and his diabetes mellitus does not require regulation of activities to avoid hypoglycemic episodes.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but has remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient examination results and conflicting opinions.