Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension are being remanded to the RO for scheduling a DRO hearing and consideration of additional evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied, as there is no evidence of these conditions during active service or within one year post-service. The claim for a compensable rating for residuals of a right wrist fracture was also denied due to the mild nature of the disability.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and there is no evidence linking his hearing loss or tinnitus to service. Therefore, service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for further development of his claims, including obtaining National Guard treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a back disorder. The appeals were based on his contention that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was granted. The Board found that the Veteran had current tinnitus related to his active duty service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to noise exposure during his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is being remanded due to the need for a medical examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his claimed condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss of the right ear, left ear, and tinnitus due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not related to his active service, as there was no evidence of such conditions in service or for many years thereafter. The Board denied the claims for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and clarification of medical opinions.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were less likely than not caused by his military service, as there was no evidence of such conditions during or within one year after service. The VA examiners concluded that the disabilities were more likely related to occupational noise exposure post-service.

The Veteran is seeking an effective date prior to December 24, 2002 for the grant of service connection for tinnitus. The Board has determined that a statement of the case must be issued for this claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private medical facility on July 12-13, 2005 due to lack of evidence showing an ongoing emergency and because VA facilities were feasibly available.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate medical examinations in prior decisions.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and he did not meet the criteria for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

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

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a service-connected scoliosis of the thoracic spine, a psychiatric disorder including depression, or residuals of a xiphoidectomy. The low back disability, neck disability, respiratory disorder, headache disorder, and bilateral shoulder disability are also denied as not being related to her active service. Tinnitus is also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hearing loss disability and tinnitus are not related to service, and therefore denied both claims.