Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2007

The veteran's request for a higher evaluation for his service-connected tinnitus was denied as the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is already assigned.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, fracture of the right hand, and tinnitus as there is no credible evidence that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to the adjudication of these claims, including scheduling a VA examination for the veteran.

The veteran's claim for an effective date prior to January 24, 2005, for a grant of service connection for tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence that the veteran filed or intended to file a formal or informal claim for tinnitus prior to this date.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that new evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim and that there was no competent evidence linking his current conditions to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection and for service connection for tinnitus. The Board found that there was no evidence of a left shoulder disability in service or within one year after discharge, and that tinnitus was not incurred during active duty.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for tinnitus due to lack of medical evidence supporting these claims.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and further examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than November 12, 2003 for service connection for tinnitus as there was no separate claim for tinnitus in his original December 1954 application and the March 1955 rating decision did not address tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service, but there is insufficient evidence to establish a direct link between his in-service noise exposure and his current tinnitus.

The veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were found to have been incurred in service, with the Board resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the veteran.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a proper notification of the benefits sought.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and need for further examination. The veteran's claims are related to exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected vertigo is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, and loss of bladder control. The claim for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain was also denied.

The Board found that the veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or any medical records indicating a connection between service and these conditions. The VA audiologist concluded that the veteran's hearing impairment is more likely due to age-related changes rather than noise exposure during service.

The veteran's claim for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant was denied as he does not meet the requirements for these benefits due to his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease, as due to exposure to Agent Orange, was denied. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were also denied as new and material evidence had not been received.

The veteran's claim for a separate evaluation for tinnitus in the right ear is being remanded due to incomplete adjudication and need for proper VCAA notice.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding no new and material evidence to reopen his previously denied claims. The appeals were not successful in any of the issues raised.