Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2010

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, a skin rash, and an anal fissure, polyps, and rectal bleeding. The Board found no evidence of in-service hearing loss or tinnitus, and concluded that any current disabilities were less likely related to service.

The Veteran's ex-wife is seeking apportionment of his VA disability compensation benefits on behalf of their minor child. The case is remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated financial records and an accounting of support payments.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by service, and denied both claims.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral defective hearing and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss are as likely as not due to in-service noise exposure, warranting service connection for both conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to incomplete medical records, lack of examination, and need for further development.

The Board found no evidence of hearing loss in service or within several years thereafter, and the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is not related to his active service. The Board also found that tinnitus was incurred during active service.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and denied both claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability for VA purposes and concluded that tinnitus was less likely than not related to service. Therefore, both claims were denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the current disabilities are at least as likely as not related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus as there is no current evidence of a disability.

The VA denied the claim for service connection of tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence linking current tinnitus to active duty service.

The Board found no evidence of a left great toe disability in service and denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for postoperative hallux limitus, left great toe, with degenerative joint disease. The VA audiology consultation did not show hearing loss by VA standards and denied the Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss. Service connection was granted for tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for a facial scar, cognitive dysfunction from head trauma, and tinnitus. The effective date of these determinations is August 30, 2006.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting medical examinations to address the service connection claims. The case will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Veteran's chronic tension headaches are found to be caused by his service-connected tinnitus, 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 service, including exposure to noise during active duty. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee disability, right knee disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and tinnitus. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to active duty.

The Board finds that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's tinnitus was related to his inservice noise exposure, and grants service connection for tinnitus.