Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2010

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss disability were not incurred or aggravated by service, as there is no evidence of such conditions during service or within one year post-service. The medical evidence does not support a finding that these disabilities are related to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnoses of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus do not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of in-service noise exposure or a chronic disease manifestation within one year post-service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a chronic condition during service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be etiologically related to in-service noise exposure, and service connection for this condition is granted. The issue of an increased evaluation for the left knee disability remains pending.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD. The Veteran's hearing loss is not related to his period of active service, and there is no evidence of tinnitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus and a left knee disorder, finding no competent or credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining a clarifying medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, granting the claims for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his in-service noise exposure, and thus service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the current conditions are related to noise exposure during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition. The claim for bilateral earaches remains pending as no VA examination was conducted.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a diagnosis of hearing loss during service. The VA examiner concluded it was less likely than not that the Veteran's hearing loss occurred due to acoustic trauma, while the private audiologist opined that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were more likely caused by his in-service noise exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus. The decision concluded that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active military service.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, as well as service connection for a cardiovascular disability to include high blood pressure and heart condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have hearing loss or tinnitus that is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinus infections, tinnitus, left ear hearing loss, digestive problems, prostate cancer, skin disorder, and spots on the lung have all been granted. The Board also addressed claims concerning prostate cancer, a skin disorder, and a spot on the lung as due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding new and material evidence. The claims are now remanded to obtain VA examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.