Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2006

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right knee disability, left knee disability, neck disability, sinus disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD was also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current low back disorder, bilateral knee disorder, PUD with chronic hematochezia, psychiatric disorder, or hearing loss that is related to service. The tinnitus was also denied as it did not manifest during service.

The Board found that the veteran's tinnitus did not have its onset during active service or result from disease or injury in service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current diagnoses of bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus for VA purposes, and thus service connection is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were first diagnosed post-service, and there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service. The preponderance of the evidence is against the claims for service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by active service, as there was no evidence of such conditions during service or for many years after service. The VA examiner could not provide a medically sound basis to attribute current hearing loss and tinnitus to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for service-connected tinnitus and postoperative cyst of the anal region with scarring due to his failure to report for a scheduled VA examination.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that his current hearing loss and tinnitus are related to acoustic trauma sustained during military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss are denied as there is no competent medical evidence showing that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a left knee disorder. The decision found no current disability related to these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are not related to service, as there is no evidence of a chronic condition during service or within one year post-service. The VA examiner opined that these conditions are more likely due to age-related factors.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records, particularly from his VA Medical Center in New Orleans.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further actions, including scheduling an examination and readjudicating the claims in light of all evidence.

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

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, a low back condition, and an evaluation for otitis externa. The evidence did not establish new and material evidence to reopen the claim for hearing loss. Service connection was also not granted for tinnitus or a low back condition as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to service. Otitis externa was found not to meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's preexisting bilateral hearing loss did not increase in severity during service and denied his claim for service connection. The Board also found no evidence of tinnitus during service or at any time thereafter, leading to a denial of his claim for service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are not attributable to service, as there is no evidence of a nexus between his current conditions and his military service.