Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the appeal for the issue of entitlement to an increased evaluation for bilateral hearing loss due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The Veteran meets the criteria for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities, rendering him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus has not been established as they are not related to service.,Service connection for testicle condition and right leg laceration has not been established as there is no indication of such conditions in service or post-service prior to the Veteran's claim.,The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since September 16, 2013, and at 70 percent thereafter.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active duty service, granting his claims for these conditions.

The Veteran's service separation form shows he had continuous active service from January 5, 1961 to December 27, 1962. However, his service ended before the start of the Vietnam era and does not meet the criteria for qualifying wartime service as required by law.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to acoustic trauma during service and the Board grants service connection for tinnitus. The issue of bilateral hearing loss is addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his in-service exposure to loud noise, resulting in service connection being granted.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, while his claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran did not have current disabilities during the pendency of her claims and that there was no causal link to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea and ischemic heart disease are related to his military service, while bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and lower back strain. The claim for tinnitus is granted as it is supported by credible testimony of in-service noise exposure and continuity of symptoms since service, meeting the criteria for direct service connection. The claim for lower back strain is also granted based on credible testimony regarding in-service injury and continuity of symptomatology.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his active service. The other claims remain pending and will be remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and lower extremity radiculopathy. The Veteran was also denied a higher rating for his lumbar spine disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right knee disability and tinnitus are related to his military service, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the claimant. As such, both conditions have been granted service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have manifested during active duty service and is granted service connection. The claim for residuals of a right thigh injury is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and updated VA medical records. The issues of service connection for a bilateral foot disorder and tinnitus are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to assess whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain or maintain gainful employment. The AOJ should readjudicate the claim after obtaining any additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for an opinion on whether a service-connected disability caused or contributed to cause the Veteran's death, specifically addressing his in-service cardiorespiratory arrest and its potential relation to any heart disorder that led to his fatal myocardial infarction.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the hearing loss claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as they were not received within one year of separation from active duty, and the effective date cannot be earlier than October 28, 2011.