Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2009

The Board denied service connection for GERD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus as they were not related to the Veteran's active duty or his service-connected PTSD. The Board also denied a higher rating for PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability, a hysterectomy, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus as there was no competent medical evidence to support a finding that any of these conditions were related to her active military service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus but denied service connection for right ear hearing loss.

The Board found that the evidence did not support a connection between the Veteran's tinnitus and his service.

The Board granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, but remanded the issue of left ear hearing loss for further development.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between the current conditions and active service.

The Board remands the claims for further development of evidence related to the Veteran's noise exposure and medical records.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as the medical evidence of record does not relate these conditions to military service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of evidence supporting the claims.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted service connection due to exposure to loud noise in service.

The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, anxiety disorder, and freezing up of motor skills), muscle spasms, and tinnitus.

The appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was denied as there is no legal basis for a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied due to the lack of evidence showing a relationship between these conditions and his military service. The claim for an earlier effective date was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for a right ankle disability, tinnitus, and higher initial ratings for degenerative joint disease of the right and left knees.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus as there was no evidence of tinnitus in service or within a year of discharge, and no medical evidence linking his current tinnitus to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension was withdrawn, and the Board granted service connection for right ear hearing loss. The claim for tinnitus was denied, as well as an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and coronary artery disease, prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as there was no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within one year after discharge, and no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.