Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain VA medical records and to provide the Veteran with a VA audiological examination to determine if his current hearing loss and tinnitus are related to military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities are related to noise exposure during service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is a result of exposure to acoustic trauma during service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of an opinion linking his current symptoms to service, including noise exposure. The case is being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus were denied, while his left ear hearing loss was granted as a pre-existing condition not aggravated by service.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for an updated opinion from a VA physician regarding his service-connected disabilities and their impact on employment.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an adequate neurological examination and determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination records and the need for another audiological evaluation.

The Veteran's tinnitus is reasonably incurred in active service, but his left ear hearing loss disability was not incurred or aggravated by service. The Veteran's right ear hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that these conditions were caused by acoustic trauma sustained in active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records from the Texas National Guard and a need for further examination by an audiologist.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be causally related to service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service, including exposure to noise during military service. As a result, the claims for service connection have been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, as there is no credible evidence of continuity of symptomatology since service. The VA examination report concluded that it could not be resolved without resorting to mere speculation.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including scheduling a videoconference hearing and obtaining VA outpatient records from prior to December 2007.

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

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus, but denied increased ratings for the Veteran's knee disabilities.

The Veteran's combined service-connected disability rating is 100%, but he does not meet the criteria for a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to his inability to walk without assistance.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to work.