Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2012

The Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus had their onset during service and are etiologically related to his active service, thus the Board finds in favor of granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, specifically noise exposure during his active duty. The claims for service connection were granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss and tinnitus are as likely as not caused by his military service, including a head injury in December 1961. As such, these conditions have been granted service connection.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his active duty service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus, and thus cannot establish service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA records and SSA disability benefits information. The claims will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions and reviewing all relevant treatment records.

The Board found that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus did not manifest within the first post-service year, thus denying service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that his current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and his TDIU claim was also denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection due to lack of in-service hearing loss or noise exposure, and concluded that he is unemployable based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's credible account of its onset in service is consistent with his combat status and entitlement to consideration under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1154(b).

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, concluding that these conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran does not have service-connected hearing loss or tinnitus. The VA examiner found no link between the current conditions and his military service, including exposure to noise.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received sufficient to reopen the Veteran's previously denied claims of service connection for an ear disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. After review of all submitted evidence, including statements from the Veteran, VA and private medical records, and testimony at a hearing, it is now established that these conditions are etiologically related to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the appellant's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his service, warranting service connection.

The Board found no evidence of a relationship between the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus and his military service, including noise exposure. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran does not have a disability manifested by breathing difficulties that is attributable to active military service. The Board finds the Veteran's allegations of such a disability are not credible.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and reopening of previously denied claims were all denied by the Board. The Veteran was granted a rating for tinnitus but not for hearing loss or other conditions.