Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2004

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, finding that the law does not allow separate evaluations for each ear.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for service-connected bilateral tinnitus has been denied as the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent is already in place.

The Board found that the veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are more likely due to civilian noise exposure, rather than service-related noise exposure. Therefore, the claims for service connection were denied.

The Board found that the veteran's current tinnitus was not present during service and is not related to active duty service or any incident therein, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to insufficient detail in the VA examination report.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for separate compensable evaluations for his service-connected bilateral tinnitus, finding that only a single 10 percent evaluation is assignable under current VA regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus, finding that only a single 10 percent evaluation is authorized under current regulations.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for further examination and additional evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability due to military service or any compensable degree within one year after separation.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a hearing loss disability, tinnitus, residuals of a virus of unknown origin, or a scar on the stomach. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of her bilateral foot disability and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The veteran claims service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which he attributes to noise exposure during his military service. The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional examination and medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that new evidence did not relate these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for separate 10 percent disability ratings for bilateral tinnitus, finding that a single 10 percent rating is appropriate under the current regulations.

The Board found that the veteran's tinnitus was not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that there is no competent medical evidence linking the veteran's current right knee disability, tinnitus, or varicose veins to his active service. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the veteran's current conditions are due to in-service noise exposure. The decision is based on direct service connection without any presumption or secondary link.

The veteran seeks service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, claiming exposure to acoustic trauma during service. The Board has ordered additional development of the claims due to incomplete records.