Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's tinnitus and chronic kidney disease have been granted service connection, but his bilateral hearing loss claim has not. The Veteran is found to have current tinnitus related to active service, and chronic kidney disease that was incurred during service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his active duty. The VA examiners concluded that any current hearing loss or tinnitus is more likely due to post-service occupational noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are not related to his military service, including exposure to noise. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of his diagnosed hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection. The right ankle disability has a current rating of 20 percent, which is the maximum available under VA regulations.

The Board has granted a TDIU for the period of January 9, 2003 to January 24, 2012 due to service-connected disabilities including diabetes mellitus and PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance was denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service connection claim for tinnitus is granted, and his chronic sinusitis is rated at the highest available rating of 50 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his service, including noise exposure during combat in Vietnam. As a result, the claims for service connection have been granted.

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

The Board has established service connection for asbestosis, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus based on in-service noise exposure.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied both on the merits. The Veteran's hearing loss is not shown to have begun in service or be related to noise exposure during service. Tinnitus was first reported one year after separation from service.

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

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his military service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition. The issue of bilateral hearing loss was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's service connection claim for tinnitus is granted as the evidence shows that he has experienced tinnitus since service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his service, including exposure to gunfire while serving on a Navy ship. The claims for service connection have been granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. Service connection was not granted for tinnitus, and the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the arms and legs are rated at 10% each.

The Board found that the Veteran's service connection claims for hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there was no current diagnosed disability, and the evidence did not establish a nexus to service.