Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2008

The Board has determined that the veteran's tinnitus is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records. The issues of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for PTSD, and entitlement to service connection for tinnitus and migraines are pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran is not entitled to an effective date prior to November 17, 2004 for a 10 percent rating for bilateral tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's migraine headaches and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The veteran's condition has worsened, and he needs an additional VA examination to determine if he qualifies for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has determined that the veteran's original claims for service connection were not received until March 27, 2003. Therefore, an effective date earlier than March 27, 2000 is denied.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for bilateral tinnitus, finding that the current 10% rating adequately reflects the veteran's disability.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not present an exceptional or unusual disability picture, and therefore does not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, tinea versicolor, and a stomach disorder as secondary to PTSD. The decision found no nexus between the current disabilities and military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred or aggravated in active military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently suffer from bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, or a psychiatric disorder. The claims for service connection are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with obtaining medical records from the Iowa Hearing Clinics and for further development of the claim.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and Raynaud's syndrome, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the appellant's military service.,There was no current evidence of tinnitus or Raynaud's syndrome during active duty, and the VA examiner concluded that any present symptoms were not related to service.

The veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss are currently rated at their maximum levels, with the effective date for service connection for tinnitus being March 10, 2005.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a low back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The claim for low back disorder was denied as new and material evidence had not been received to reopen it. For bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, the Board found no evidence of in-service injury or disease that could be linked to these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the veteran did not have exposure to acoustic trauma during his active duty service. The RO continued a denial of service connection for back strain due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing service records and conflicting medical opinions. The veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are being reviewed for possible connection to military service, but additional evidence is needed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for service-connected hearing loss and service connection for tinnitus, but granted a noncompensable disability rating for his shell fragment wound of the left arm.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to a lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors occurred. The right ear hearing loss was found not to have undergone a permanent increase during service.