Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2013

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current tinnitus is not causally or etiologically related to his period of active service, including in-service noise exposure. The claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to determine the current nature and likely etiology of any hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities, as the original opinion was inadequate for rating purposes. The Veteran's service treatment records show some suggestion of hearing abnormality in lower and at higher frequencies.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal to the RO for additional action regarding his claims of service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a headache disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of records, particularly Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active duty service, with the onset likely occurring during or shortly after service. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The decision did not address service connection for left knee disorder or increased evaluation for thoraco-lumbar spine disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus did not have its onset in service and is not related to his period of service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are both incurred in service, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's tinnitus is likely related to his active military service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for tinnitus has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing before the Board. The issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus are on appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed psychiatric, hearing, and tinnitus conditions were not incurred in service. The eye disorder claim was not addressed as it is unclear if there was a current disability during the pendency of the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not rendered him unable to obtain and retain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran seeks service connection for bilateral ear disability and tinnitus, alleging these conditions are related to an injury during military training in May 1982. The case is being remanded due to the Veteran's failure to report for a VA examination scheduled in July 2012.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's in-service exposure to loud noise likely contributed to his current condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to be incurred in active military service, and the claim for service connection is granted.