Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2008

The veteran has been granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus. His right ear hearing loss is still pending.,Service connection was established for left ear hearing loss, which the Board found to be related to acoustic trauma in service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as his claim for a higher initial evaluation for migraines. The veteran is currently rated noncompensable for migraines.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of any current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The veteran's claim is being remanded due to pending issues.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus do not warrant an initial compensable or increased rating, respectively.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have residuals of his anthrax vaccination, including polyarthralgia, tinnitus, and vertigo. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the veteran's current hearing impairment meets VA criteria and his tinnitus is related to in-service acoustic trauma. Service connection was denied for right ear hearing loss due to lack of current disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and readjudicating the claims. The veteran's remaining claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are pending.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the appellant requesting withdrawal of his claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his service, and therefore denied service connection for these conditions. The claim for compensation for a dental disorder secondary to diabetes mellitus is also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and an increased rating for costochondritis, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current conditions and service.

The Board found that the veteran's tinnitus did not manifest during service or for many years following separation from service, and is not shown to be causally related to service. Therefore, service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus and current bilateral knee disability are related to service. However, there is no evidence of a current diagnosis for corneal damage with painful scar of the right eye or sinusitis. The veteran's claims for these conditions will be remanded for further development.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are currently rated at 10 percent each, which is the maximum rating allowed under VA regulations. The appeal for increased ratings has been denied.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to obtain and retain substantially gainful employment, warranting a grant of TDIU.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted with an effective date of June 25, 1980. His tinnitus is already rated at the maximum allowable under VA guidelines.

The Board granted service connection for chronic tinnitus and denied an initial compensable disability evaluation for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not begin in service or are related to active service. Therefore, the claims for service connection were denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran is already receiving the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent for his service-connected tinnitus, and therefore no additional ratings are warranted. The appeal is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for back, neck, leg, and hand disorders as well as bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The veteran's claims are based on his assertions of in-service injuries or exposure, but the evidence does not support a finding that any current conditions are related to service.