Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2010

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there was no evidence of a nexus to service, despite the Veteran's combat service.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, finding that they were not incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Board has determined that there is no relationship between the Veteran's head noise and his active duty service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as there was no evidence of a nexus between current symptoms and in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have originated during his active service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status, nor does he meet the requirements for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a lumbar spine disability and granted service connection based on continuity of symptomatology since service.,Service connection is also granted for tinnitus, with consideration given to the Veteran's in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues regarding service connection for tinnitus and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's request for a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted as direct service connection is established.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep disorder, and psychological symptoms. The claims will be readjudicated after all development has been completed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not have their onset during service or are otherwise related to his military service, thus denying both claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his tinnitus and respiratory disorder.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by service, but granted service connection for tinnitus due to reasonable doubt as to its onset during active military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including tinnitus, a sleep condition, PTSD, major depressive disorder, headaches, and right CTS secondary to left CTS. The decision also addressed an increased rating claim for left wrist tendonitis/CTS.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, and initial compensable evaluations for left jaw line scar, right lower extremity scar, and left lower extremity scar.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus due to lack of in-service manifestation or continuity of symptoms after discharge.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to military service and granted service connection. The initial evaluation for his left middle ear injury remains at 10 percent.