Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2008

The Board finds that the veteran's tinnitus is related to service exposure, while his hearing loss is not. The veteran was exposed to loud noises during service and has reported a continuity of symptoms since then.

The Board has determined that the veteran's pulmonary fibrosis, peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities, and chronic tinnitus did not have their origin during his period of active military service.,There is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to exposure to asbestos or Agent Orange.

The Board has determined that the veteran is not entitled to an effective date prior to April 14, 2004 for the grants of service connection and benefits.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, granting his claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that a VA medical opinion is needed to address the veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as there may be an issue of in-service noise exposure leading to current disabilities.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, the maximum rating available under the applicable diagnostic code.,Tinnitus has been assigned a 10 percent rating, which is the highest possible rating under Diagnostic Code 6260.

The veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which he claims are related to noise exposure during military service. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional development of his service records and any relevant post-service medical records.

The veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred in October and November 2005 is denied as he did not meet the criteria for reimbursement under VA regulations.

The Board has determined that additional examination and medical opinion are needed to properly adjudicate the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and a pulmonary disability, finding that there is no evidence of current disabilities or in-service asbestos exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for any of his claimed conditions, including an inguinal hernia, right knee disability, low back disability, right hip disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (depression), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities effectively preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair. The Board grants entitlement to a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing.

The veteran requested to withdraw his appeal, and the Board has dismissed it.

The veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are being remanded for further evaluation as they may be related to his service.

The Board determined that the grants of service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and tinnitus were clearly and unmistakably erroneous due to an incorrect fact (the veteran's absence without leave at the time of his inservice motor vehicle accident), leading to their severance.

The Board found that the veteran's tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied her claim.

The Board found that the veteran does not have tinnitus or hearing loss that is related to his military service and therefore denied both claims. The initial rating for bilateral hearing loss was also denied as there was no evidence of a compensable disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for tinnitus. The evidence did not support a finding of service connection for either condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated in active military service. The evidence does not support a finding of chronicity of symptoms for these conditions, and there is no objective medical evidence linking current hearing loss and tinnitus to any incident, injury, or disease during service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left ear hearing loss is related to his service, warranting service connection. However, there is no evidence linking his tinnitus to his service.