Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2010

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure and service-connected hearing loss, thus granting the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied. The VA medical examination provided adequate evidence to determine that the Veteran currently has bilateral hearing loss, but there is no competent evidence linking his current conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by active duty and is unrelated to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran experienced tinnitus during service and now has a current disability of tinnitus, warranting service connection. The hearing loss issue is pending further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a respiratory disorder due to asbestos exposure. The VA will conduct further examinations and obtain additional medical opinions to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus were denied as there is no competent evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Board has remanded the claims due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for vision impairment, hearing loss, and tinnitus. The AMC is instructed to clarify his National Guard service dates, arrange for medical examinations, and readjudicate the claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his service, specifically his exposure to noise during his naval service. As a result, the claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The issue of bilateral hearing loss remains pending as it was not addressed by the RO.

The Veteran's service-connected scars and hearing loss have been granted.,Service connection for tinnitus has also been granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service, including exposure to noise in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a cervical spine disability, headaches, right wrist disability, tinnitus, sinus disorder, and bilateral foot disability, were denied as there was no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and right ear hearing loss. However, these issues are remanded to obtain VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of any current disabilities and their relationship to service.

The Board has found that the Veteran's current tinnitus is related to his military service, granting service connection for this condition. The case is now REMANDED to obtain a supplemental medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hearing loss is secondary to his service-connected tinnitus.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain missing evidence and conduct additional VA examinations for the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disability, PTSD, acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety and depression), headaches (residuals of head injury), low back disability, hearing loss, and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including severe back pain and limited mobility, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has determined that the criteria for a TDIU rating are met.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted, but the appeal is dismissed as there are no remaining issues to be decided.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions that his tinnitus, left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and nephropathy are related to his active service.