Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2005

The Board has remanded the case due to the veteran's request for a personal hearing via videoconference. The appeal is not yet ready for appellate review.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus was denied as there is no medical evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records from Dr. 'R.G.', Social Security Administration, and Office of Personnel Management.

The veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and other conditions. The VA has determined that he does not have current hearing loss or tinnitus as defined by VA regulations.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for hearing loss due to new evidence. The right foot condition is not considered service-connected as there is no medical evidence linking it to service. Service connection for PTSD remains with a rating of 30 percent.

The VA determined that the veteran's current tinnitus is not related to his service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any other incident of service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his service, as they were first manifested many years after service and are more likely due to post-service noise exposure. As a result, the claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board denied the veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment of VA compensation benefits, finding that recovery would not be against the principles of equity and good conscience.

The veteran's service-connected migraine headache disability is rated at 50% disabling, which meets the criteria for a TDIU. The claim for bilateral knee disability was reopened based on new evidence.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus due to new and material evidence submitted since the previous denial. The case is remanded for further development, including a VA examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional examinations. The case will be reviewed based on the evidence of record.

The Board denied service connection for perforated right and left ear drums, as well as hearing loss in the right ear. Service connection was granted for tinnitus.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation which is sedentary in nature. Therefore, the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board denied a higher rating for the appellant's service-connected psychoneurosis/anxiety state.,Service connection was not granted for hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to the veteran not responding to a scheduling letter, and the case will be returned for further action.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that his current hearing loss was not incurred or aggravated by service and that there is no evidence of a diagnosis of tinnitus.

The Board denied the veteran's spouse's request for apportionment of his VA disability compensation benefits due to the veteran reasonably discharging his responsibility for spousal support.

The veteran's hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus are found to be due to noise exposure during his military service. The other issues on appeal have been granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The decision concluded that there was no evidence to support a finding of direct service connection.