Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2000

The Board found that the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and fungus of the feet were not well grounded. The claim for increased evaluation for shrapnel fragment wound residuals to the left lower extremity was denied as there is no evidence showing a current disability or any relationship between the condition and service.

The veteran's claims for tinnitus and residuals of an eardrum injury are denied as they are not well-grounded.

The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the veteran's current conditions and his service, including the grenade explosion in November 1950. The claims for headaches, tinnitus, and right eye disorder were denied as not well grounded.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the veteran and requires further review of his claims for service connection.

The veteran's claims for higher initial ratings and service connection were denied. The RO assigned the appropriate disability ratings based on the severity of his service-connected conditions, but did not grant any additional benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and hypertension, but denied the claims for bilateral hearing loss and right shoulder disability. The veteran's tinnitus is presumed due to in-service noise exposure, while his hypertension is not related to service or any presumptive period. His right shoulder condition is rated at 20%.

The Board has found that the veteran's claims for increased PTSD evaluation, service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied. The RO previously refused to reopen the claims in July 1993 due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that neither condition warranted a higher rating based on the current evidence of record.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and increased the evaluation of bilateral hearing loss to 10 percent effective from June 18, 1998.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and cholesteatoma do not warrant higher evaluations under either the old or new rating criteria. The veteran was granted noncompensable evaluations for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), dementia, and seizure disorder are not well grounded. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo due to a concussion sustained in service are partially granted. The claim of CUE regarding the October 1970 rating decision is pending.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for tinnitus and determined that it is well grounded. However, the claim was denied as there is no evidence linking current tinnitus to a disease or injury incurred in service.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude substantially gainful employment during his lifetime, and the combined disability evaluation was 10 percent. The Board denied entitlement to TDIU for purposes of accrued benefits as the criteria were not met. The veteran died without a permanent and total service-connected disability at the time of death, thus denying entitlement to survivors' and dependents' educational assistance benefits under Chapter 35.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no medical evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions, including tinnitus and a right shoulder disorder. However, the claims for other conditions are not well-grounded.

The Board found no evidence of a well-grounded claim for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus.,PTSD was not established as the veteran did not provide specific verified stressors in service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left ear tinnitus, vertigo, and fractures of the lumbar spine. The claims were found not well-grounded as there was no medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD, and a bilateral foot disorder are not well grounded. The evidence does not support a diagnosis of any of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active military service, granting service connection for these conditions.