Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2009

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA audiological examination and proper VCAA notification.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, hearing loss, tinnitus, and frostbite of the hands and feet was denied. The Board found that there is no evidence to support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss. However, the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are not shown to be related to his active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is as likely as not due to exposure to acoustic trauma during his period of active service, and therefore grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for tinnitus and residuals of a fractured right wrist. However, it is not clear whether these claims will be granted as they are still under consideration.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to afford him a hearing. The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a skin disability (claimed as a bilateral leg rash), and a lumbar spine disability are still under consideration.

The Veteran's tinnitus is etiologically related to active service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to withdrawal by the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service medical records and personnel records. The appellant's claims for service connection are pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and low back condition, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA audiology examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for further examination. Service connection will be reconsidered based on new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for further development of evidence regarding the existence of in-service stressors and the etiology of his current conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including a new VA audiological examination and obtaining SSA records.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding new and material evidence. However, it denied both claims as there was no evidence of a current disability or any nexus between the claimed conditions and military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, a skin disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic sinus disorder in service and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.