Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2013

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the claims for service connection for tinnitus and lower back condition, degenerative joint disease can be decided.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection, and his PTSD was granted an increased rating to 50 percent.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to in-service acoustic trauma, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be etiologically related to his service-connected sensorineural hearing loss, and the Board grants service connection for this condition on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were not shown to have had their onset in service or be related to his military duties. The Board found that the current evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that these conditions are likely due to noise exposure during his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board found no evidence to support service connection for bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus, as the Veteran did not have a current disability at the time of his separation from service and there is insufficient medical evidence linking any current conditions to military noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus was incurred in combat during active service and the Board finds that service connection for tinnitus is established.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO. The case will be returned to the Regional Office (RO) for further action.

The Veteran's tinnitus and cervical spine disorder are found to be incurred in service, warranting a grant of service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his service, as they did not manifest in service or within one year of separation. The VA examiner concluded that the disabilities are more likely due to age-related changes and occupational noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, with doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his active duty service. The evidence does not show any complaints, diagnoses, or treatment for these conditions during service, and there is no competent medical opinion linking them to service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing conditions were aggravated by noise exposure during service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to her period of active service and the Board grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Veteran's tinnitus and any acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, are found to be related to service. The Board has granted the claims for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus first manifested during active duty service and has persisted since then, granting his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that a new examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service, including in-service noise exposure.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have tinnitus as a result of his active service. The evidence fails to establish an in-service onset or continuity of symptoms, and the Veteran's statements are not credible given his history of filing claims for other disabilities without mentioning tinnitus.