Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2007

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability of bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus that is related to service. The evidence shows no complaints, treatment, or diagnoses for these conditions during service and there is no medical opinion linking them to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's nasopharynx cancer, hearing loss, and tinnitus are not related to service or exposure to herbicides. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the veteran, and additional development is required including obtaining service personnel records and scheduling an audiometric examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining service medical records and verifying any periods of active duty. The veteran's respiratory disability and hearing loss claims will be re-adjudicated after these steps are completed.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and an initial rating for bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete development of records, need for further examination, and consideration of staged ratings.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not begin in service or are related to his active duty. As a result, the claims for service connection have been denied.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for an increased disability evaluation for PTSD and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating or TDIU.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and arthritis of the hands. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but remanded his claim for left ankle disability. The decision on the left ankle disability is that it was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluation of PTSD, service connection for restless leg syndrome, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there is no medical evidence establishing a nexus between his current tinnitus and his military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service.

The Board has found that the veteran's tinnitus is related to his service as a helicopter pilot, and thus grants service connection for tinnitus. The left ankle condition issue remains pending.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a disorder manifested by back pain was not granted as new and material evidence had not been received.,Service connection for bilateral knee pain, hearing loss, and tinnitus were all denied.,PTSD was granted based on the veteran's reported in-service stressor involving witnessing an aircraft crash on the flight deck of his ship.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, to include separate ratings.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 6260. There is no legal basis for a higher evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including migraine headaches, tinnitus, gastroesophageal disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome, chest pain, a low back disorder, and PTSD.

The VA has determined that the veteran's initial rating for hearing loss is noncompensable (0%) as of January 29, 2004. The audiometric results did not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, epistaxis or nosebleeds, skin disease (fungal infection of the feet), sleeplessness or restlessness, urinary tract infections, a temper condition, and joint pain of the shoulders, fingers, and knees. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in service.