Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disability to include depression, and vertigo was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and service.,Service connection is not granted as there is no direct evidence linking the current disabilities to active duty service.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted a 10% evaluation, effective from the date of this decision.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence for readjudicating the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claim is remanded due to incomplete service records and a need for VA examinations.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected, with the right ear hearing loss linked to diabetes mellitus.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a duty-to-assist error. The Veteran's claims are being returned for an addendum opinion to address his contentions of in-service noise exposure from artillery fire.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for back condition, hearing loss, and tinnitus have been dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal.

Service connection for Parkinson's disease is granted as presumptively related to herbicide exposure in Guam.,Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, secondary to service-connected Parkinson's disease, is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence regarding the presence of these conditions and their relationship to service. A new VA examination is required.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to military noise exposure, while his diabetes is not.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for gout due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The remaining issues of service connection for chronic gastrointestinal disability, erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and right and left knee conditions, but denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis and competent account of symptoms in service are sufficient to establish a link between his active duty service and his condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is etiologically related to his active-duty service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. Service connections for bilateral hearing loss disability, LUE peripheral neuropathy, RUE peripheral neuropathy, LLE peripheral neuropathy, and RLE peripheral neuropathy are remanded.

The Board has decided that the issue of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus needs further review and a new medical opinion is required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to his failure to appear for VA examinations.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and examination, including service connection claims for various conditions. The Veteran's claim for refractive error is denied as it is a congenital disorder not subject to service connection. Service connection for tuberculosis exposure is also denied due to lack of current disability. Other claims are pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of adequate VA and private treatment records. The RO is instructed to obtain these records on remand.