Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2013

The Board found that there is no medical evidence linking the Veteran's current tinnitus to his military service or a service-connected disability, resulting in a denial of the claim.

The VA determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his military service, specifically his exposure as a mortar man. The Board found no credible evidence linking the current condition to his in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been evaluated based on the criteria for these conditions, with no additional evaluations granted. The maximum schedular rating of 10% has been assigned for both conditions.

The Veteran's tinnitus was first manifested during active duty service and has persisted since then. The Board finds the Veteran's statements as to continuity of symptomatology credible, granting service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current bilateral hearing loss disability or tinnitus, and therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to her military service and granted her claim for service connection. The exact nature of her bilateral hearing loss remains unclear.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected as it was present during active duty and has continued since separation.,The Veteran sustained a back injury in service, but the symptoms were not chronic at that time. However, he experienced continuous symptoms since separation.

The Veteran was exposed to noise in service and currently suffers from tinnitus. The Board finds that the Veteran's current tinnitus is related to his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for a heart disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The appeal seeking service connection for erectile dysfunction is held in abeyance.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and denied his claims.

The Veteran is seeking a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities. The Board has determined that additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing an opinion regarding the impact of his service-connected conditions on his employability, is necessary.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is due to his active service and granted service connection for this condition. The left elbow disability claim was denied as there was no evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including a below-the-knee amputation of his left leg, PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and other residuals from military service, render him unemployable due to the severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's tinnitus is presumed to have been incurred in active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of his bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which are service-connected disabilities. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board found that the Veteran had some excessive noise exposure during service aboard two aircraft carriers. The Veteran does not have a current right ear hearing loss disability for VA compensation purposes, but he has left ear conductive hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus related to in-service noise exposure. Service connection was granted for bilateral tinnitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to obtain or maintain a substantially gainful occupation as of January 3, 2007. Effective date of January 3, 2007 is granted for the establishment of TDIU benefits and Chapter 35 benefits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for breast cancer, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been denied as there is no competent evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service, with no clear evidence of noise exposure during service. The decision is based on credible testimony from the Veteran and his wife regarding symptoms since service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active duty service, thus granting service connection for both conditions.