Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as secondary to his service-connected Meniere's Disease.,Service connection for migraine headaches is remanded due to inadequate nexus opinion and potential association with a service-connected disability.,Service connection for supraventricular tachycardia (claimed as chest pain) is remanded due to inadequate nexus opinion and lack of in-service diagnosis or treatment records.,Service connection for bladder incontinence is remanded due to inadequate nexus opinion and potential association with a service-connected disability.,Service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to inadequate nexus opinion and lack of in-service diagnosis or treatment records.,Service connection for ischemic stroke is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted, but the claim is remanded to obtain an examination and opinion regarding its onset during service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection for tinnitus due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal. The right shoulder disability claim is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and tinnitus have been dismissed as the new evidence submitted did not meet the criteria to reopen the claims.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was denied, as the maximum schedular rating is already assigned.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was granted. The Board found that the Veteran has current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss and it is related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to assess the Veteran's employability prior to May 7, 2019, considering his service-connected disabilities and past limitations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information and further development is needed, particularly regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities require care or assistance on a regular basis to protect him from hazards or dangers incident to his daily environment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left leg chronic veinous insufficiency, right leg chronic veinous insufficiency, and tinnitus have been remanded due to the need for additional development of his private treatment records from Manchester Clinic.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification of medical opinions regarding service connection claims, including those related to hypertension, skeletal arthritis, psychiatric disorders, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has decided service connection for tinnitus, but has remanded the case for further development regarding bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and back condition have been reopened. The claims are granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, but the bilateral knee condition issue is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss and tinnitus were denied, but his petition to reopen the claim of service connection for a low back disability was granted. The issue of service connection for a low back disability is being remanded.,New evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for hearing loss and tinnitus, with the latter now having service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current tinnitus is related to his in-service noise exposure while serving as a medical specialist.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for tinnitus and remanded both the tinnitus and hearing loss claims. The hearing loss claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected, with the Board resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions and their relationship to service.

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

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all pending claims, including service connection and rating issues.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability beginning December 1, 2016. The effective date of this decision is the first day of the month following when it was factually ascertainable that he could no longer secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.