Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current tinnitus is related to his military service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral tinnitus was granted. The claim for diabetes, which is related to toxic exposure risk activity (TERA), has been remanded.,Service connection for diabetes will be considered under both direct and presumptive service connection theories due to the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, as there are incomplete records and unclear opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and development of his claims due to the passage of time since his last VA examinations, outstanding medical records, and incomplete treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for anxiety with depression, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claim for tinnitus is granted as it likely began during service, but the claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and stroke. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active service.,Specifically, there was no in-service injury or disease linked to the Veteran's current disabilities, and the evidence did not establish continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus began during his active duty service and is related to such, granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including sleep apnea, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), right lower extremity radiculopathy, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted the TDIU claim for the period from February 13, 2018, to October 17, 2018.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection and a rating of 10 percent from December 1, 2020. For his low back disability, he receives a 20 percent rating effective from December 1, 2020.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions are at least as likely as not caused by his military noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus was denied as it did not manifest within one year of separation from service and is not otherwise related to active service.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder and depression, was denied due to lack of evidence showing the disorders began during or were related to service. The earliest reported onset was many years after discharge.,The Veteran's right knee disability was denied as there was no diagnosis in service or post-service that could be linked to active duty. No current disability was found by VA examinations.,Similarly, the left knee disability was denied due to lack of a diagnosed condition and no link to service.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of evidence showing that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to in-service noise exposure.,An acquired psychiatric disorder claim is remanded as the Veteran failed to report for a VA examination scheduled by the Board.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tension headaches, bilateral tinnitus, and PTSD have been granted. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been denied. Service connection for ethmoid sinusitis is granted with a rating of 30 percent disabling. The Veteran's TDIU claim has also been granted.

The Board has remanded the service connection claim for a left knee condition due to conflicting evidence regarding its onset and relationship to active duty.,Veteran contends her left knee condition began during service, but post-service records show she underwent surgery.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities are related to his active service, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran. As such, both conditions have been granted service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The decision is based on the Veteran's reported noise exposure during military service and his current symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been denied. The evidence did not show a current disability or link to service.,Tinnitus was granted as it is at least as likely as not related to military acoustic trauma during active duty.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for various conditions due to a lack of prison medical records. The Veteran is asked to provide releases and VA will attempt to obtain relevant treatment records from his current correctional facility.

The Veteran's right knee condition, bilateral pes planus, tinnitus, and low back condition with radiculopathy have been granted service connection.,Service connection for hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral ankle disabilities, acquired psychiatric disorders including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to new evidence. The claims are being remanded for further development.