Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2012

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or chronic conditions within one year post-service. The VA examiner found that the Veteran's hearing loss was more likely due to natural progression with age rather than service connection.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant before a decision was made.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's tinnitus is caused or aggravated by his service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The case will be reviewed on both direct and secondary bases.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for eligibility for automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only due to lack of loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet, hands, vision, or ankylosis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, and thus grants service connection for tinnitus. The claim for hepatitis C remains pending as it was not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and evaluations to determine the current severity of his service-connected disabilities, as well as to address his claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a bilateral ulnar nerve condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back disorder, hypertension, and tinnitus due to lack of current disabilities. The claim for residuals of exposure to hydrazine was also denied as there were no current residual effects.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus to his active duty service, thus denying these claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is more likely than not related to his military service due to combat noise exposure. The issue of a compensable disability rating for basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas prior to March 2, 2010 remains on appeal.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, and his hypertension (HTN) is not secondary to PTSD. The low back disorder claim was denied as there is no current diagnosis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral tinnitus and sleep apnea began during active duty service, and thus grants service connection for both conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran currently experiences this condition and there is competent evidence linking it to his military service. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and epididymitis/inclusion cyst of the right testicle was denied due to lack of current disability under VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are related to service. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability, and the medical opinions provided do not support a connection to service.,The November 2007 VA examination was inadequate for purposes of determining service connection.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have its onset during active military service, and his right wrist and hand disabilities are linked to injury sustained in service. The hearing loss claim is denied as the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a bilateral hearing impairment.

The Veteran's tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss disability, and residuals of right ankle strain have been granted. The tinnitus is service-connected as secondary to her service-connected hearing loss. The Veteran was awarded a noncompensable rating for her bilateral hearing loss disability and a 10% rating for her residuals of right ankle strain.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records, as well as clarification of his service dates.