Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2011

The VA determined that the Veteran's tinnitus did not occur in service and is not related to his military noise exposure. As a result, service connection for tinnitus cannot be granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been granted, and he is now receiving a TDIU. The issues of service connection for hypertension, diabetic retinopathy, PTSD, tinnitus, right hand disorder, left shoulder disorder, and skin rash have all been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus had its onset in service and is granted service connection. The issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to lack of a definitive opinion regarding noise exposure during service.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Board found that the Veteran's reported stressors were consistent with his service record and supported a diagnosis of PTSD. His bilateral hearing loss is also considered to be related to in-service acoustic trauma.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active duty service. The right wrist disability claim is pending due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding no credible evidence relating these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's periods of active service and a need for further examination to determine if his bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus did not have onset in service or due to service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to verify the appellant's periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA) in the Army National Guard, as well as to obtain any relevant private audiological records. The case will be remanded for these actions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that new and material evidence has been received. The Board also found that there is a reasonable possibility that the Veteran's current tinnitus may be related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the increased rating of tinnitus at a hearing. The claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss is pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetic retinopathy was denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been granted based on continuity of symptomatology since military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and paralyzed left diaphragm, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by service, as there is no medical evidence linking his current condition to his military service. The VA examiner found it less likely than not that the January 1976 service treatment record of ringing in the ears constituted an early manifestation of his current tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a lack of a VA examination related to the appellant's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is at least as likely as not attributable to service, and therefore grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year of service discharge, and thus denied service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his active service, as there is no evidence of in-service hearing loss or tinnitus. The VA examiner concluded that these conditions are less likely due to military noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus, chronic yeast infections, and hypertension were all found to be related to service. The Board granted the claims for these conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that it is causally related to active service. The issue of service connection for tinnitus remains pending and will be remanded.