Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether his tinnitus is related to service exposure to loud noise.

The Veteran is rendered unemployable solely as a result of his multiple, service-connected disabilities of a common etiology ratable in combination as 60 percent disabling since December 2012 and with due consideration of his educational and occupational background. As such, the Board grants TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no credible evidence of pathology during or immediately following service. The claim for service connection is therefore denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a Board videoconference hearing. The issues on appeal include reopening claims for service connection and seeking service connection for various conditions, including heart failure, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral hearing loss, all potentially related to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities. The case will be returned to the AOJ after further review.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to determine the nature and etiology of his bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and bilateral heel condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service connected, with the former due to noise exposure during his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected as they had their onset during his active duty.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a lightning strike injury, left and right knee disabilities, and PTSD. However, these claims are not granted as the evidence does not establish that any disability is related to military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD were found to be related to his service. The cause of death was determined to be brain swelling and herniation due to other significant conditions such as chronic alcohol use, tobacco use, Coumadin therapy, and deep venous thrombosis.

The Veteran's tinnitus had its onset during active service and is granted service connection. The Veteran's spouse is found to be in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting SMC.

The Veteran's tinnitus was incurred in service and continued following his discharge from service, warranting the grant of service connection.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service connected, and his maxillary sinusitis and dermatitis are each rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude substantially gainful employment consistent with his occupational experience.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, low back disability, kidney disease, left knee disability, and right knee disability have been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his in-service noise exposure, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and a VA opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's cause of death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not begin during or were otherwise caused by his active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the evidence does not support a grant of service connection for COPD, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, diabetes mellitus, or head injury. The Veteran is entitled to increased evaluations for focal pain syndrome with severe migraine headaches and post-traumatic scar of the left forehead.