Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2012

The Board is remanding the case to confirm the appellant's duty status during his service in August 1955 and to review the claims file for any additional evidence that may be relevant.

The Board found no evidence of a connection between the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus and his military service, including due to noise exposure. The Veteran did not have these conditions until years after service ended.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Board finds that these conditions are related to his active duty service, warranting their grant.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus has been granted, and he is currently rated at 50% for his anxiety disorder and depressive disorders.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need to obtain additional medical records and personnel records, as well as determine whether VA examinations are required for the Veteran's spine, hypertension, and respiratory system.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for a VA audiological examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is likely related to service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus claims, including obtaining medical records from his service period in Germany.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss, specifically whether it is due to periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) or civilian employment. The case is being remanded for further action.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that new and material evidence was presented to reopen these previously denied claims. The Veteran is now entitled to service connection for both conditions.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are likely due to his exposure to noise during service, including while serving in Vietnam. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and examination, particularly regarding peripheral neuropathy of the feet.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD increased rating, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are 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 military service due to exposure to loud noise during active duty training.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are etiologically related to his active service, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a diagnosis within one year of separation from active service. The VA examiner opined that the current disabilities are less likely related to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus did not manifest during service, were not shown to have developed as a result of an established event, injury, or disease during active service, and thus denied service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active duty service and the Board grants entitlement to service connection for tinnitus. The case is remanded for additional development regarding bilateral hearing loss and bilateral knee disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected as they are related to his in-service noise exposure during World War II.