Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2005

The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for either condition.

The Board has determined that there is no current evidence of hearing loss or tinnitus related to the veteran's period of active service. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is not warranted.

The veteran's claims for effective dates prior to March 3, 2000, for the grant of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as these claims represent the first claim following a final Board decision in July 1984.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service. His hypertension is aggravated by his PTSD, but his heart condition is not related to his PTSD.

The Board has granted an increased rating of 30 percent for post traumatic stress disorder from May 14, 1998. The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus is also granted.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there is no medical evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by active service, nor may they be presumed to have been so incurred.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral defective hearing and tinnitus, finding that new evidence submitted since the final denial supports the claim. The conditions are considered to be related to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as his attempt to reopen his claim for left ear hearing loss. The evidence did not show that he had current disabilities or a link between his military service and these conditions.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for VA examinations to determine the etiology of his hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by service, and therefore denied both claims.

The veteran's appeal for increased evaluations for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, and therefore denied both claims.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and a comprehensive audiometric examination to assess the impact of his service-connected hearing loss on his ability to obtain or maintain gainful employment.

The veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating for service-connected tinnitus has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of his case.

The Board denied service connection for high cholesterol and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or a causal relationship to military service.

The Board has determined that a timely Substantive Appeal was received by VA on the underlying May 2001 rating decision's denial of service connection for a right ear defective hearing disability with tinnitus, claimed as residuals of right ear otitis media with mastoiditis. The issue will be addressed on a de novo basis.

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

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issue of a higher initial rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board found no evidence of a current left eye disorder, tinnitus, or sinusitis related to the veteran's active duty service. The preponderance of medical evidence indicates that these conditions did not occur during his military service.