Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability due to new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records from Dr. A.G.S. prior to 2004, scheduling an ear examination, and providing the Veteran with another opportunity to respond.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and granted his claims for service connection for tinnitus.,However, there is no evidence of record to support a finding that he has residuals of cold injury to his feet due to disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current tinnitus began in active service. The issue of entitlement to service connection for headaches is remanded due to lack of recent VA treatment records and need for a medical examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and disfigurement of the head. Right ear hearing loss was not found to be related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and development to determine if he requires regular aid and attendance or is housebound due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical opinions and records.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD have been denied as he does not meet the criteria for service connection or an increased rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and right ear hearing loss are service-connected. However, there is no evidence of left ear hearing loss meeting VA criteria for compensation purposes during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is being remanded due to the inadequacy of the March 2009 VA QTC examination and the need for an addendum opinion addressing the etiology of his claimed tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus. However, the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is not rated higher than noncompensable.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service noise exposure. Service connection for COPD was denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition during or within one year after service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in service, as there is no evidence of a chronic condition during or within one year after service. The Board found that the current disabilities are not related to service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection for tinnitus as it was granted by a May 2013 rating decision. The Veteran's claim of an initial, compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss remains on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is as likely as not due to in-service noise exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and an earlier effective date for a 40 percent rating for his right shoulder disability. The Veteran's claim for tinnitus was not granted as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or combat-related injury. For the right shoulder disability, the Board found that the higher evaluation was not warranted before December 9, 2010.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability for VA purposes and his tinnitus is less likely as not caused by or a result of military noise exposure. Therefore, service connection for both conditions is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining clarification from Dr. Brager regarding the cause of his colorectal cancer and scheduling an examination to determine if it was caused by herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the VA examination and opinion are inadequate for the issues of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and Parkinson's disease. The case is REMANDED to obtain clarification on the etiology of these conditions and to verify herbicide exposure if applicable.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are as likely as not related to his military service due to noise exposure.