Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2010

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a diminished sex drive, and tinnitus. The evidence did not support these claims as there was no credible evidence of in-service occurrence or continuity of symptomatology.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU benefits is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining missing SSA records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The Board found the evidence in equipoise as to whether his current visual acuity and hearing loss disabilities are related to military service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Veteran's missing teeth are not considered compensable under VA compensation laws.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or related to service, including noise exposure. The evidence did not support a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but denied service connection for the residuals of a crush injury to the left foot.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have service connection for hearing loss disability or tinnitus due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (bilateral hearing loss, plantar warts of the left foot, varicose veins of both lower extremities, tinnitus, and PTSD) prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, pneumonia, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. As a result, these issues are being remanded to the RO for further consideration.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings on multiple service-connected conditions, including tinnitus and hearing loss, was denied. The Veteran also requested service connection for otitis media of the left ear and bronchitis, but these claims were not addressed as they are not related to service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for a local hearing and readjudication of his claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his active duty service, and thus denied both claims.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have begun in service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not properly characterized as separate claims and have been remanded to obtain a VA examination to determine if any current psychiatric disability is attributable to his time on active duty. The hearing loss and tinnitus issues also require additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's right rib cage pain and tinnitus are not service-connected.,However, the Veteran has been granted service connection for his tinnitus due to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are not service-connected, as his current hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a disability under VA regulations. The Veteran's tinnitus is considered to be less likely than not related to his period of active duty.

Your claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are currently pending before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Your case has been remanded to schedule you for a Travel Board hearing at your local RO.

The Board has requested additional information to determine if the Veteran served in combat during service, which would allow for presumptive service connection. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral flat feet is denied as there is no credible evidence that he suffered from this condition in service.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is also denied because the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a disability under VA regulations. The Board acknowledges his exposure to noise during service but finds that his current hearing loss does not meet the required standards.,Regarding tinnitus, the Veteran's claim is denied as there is no credible evidence linking this condition to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has found that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are of service origin due to exposure to weapons fire during his military service. Therefore, the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted.