Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted.

The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or chronic symptoms within one year post-service. The current disabilities are more likely due to natural aging (presbycusis).

The Board has remanded the appeal due to a lack of evidence and requests for a videoconference hearing. The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are still pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, as there was no evidence of these conditions in service or within one year after separation. The VA examiner opined that it is less likely than not that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were caused by noise exposure during his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are likely due to his military service, and thus grants the claims for service connection.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be causally related to his in-service noise exposure, and service connection for tinnitus is granted. The claim for bilateral hearing loss requires additional development as the VA treatment records have not been obtained and there are discrepancies regarding post-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The skin disability and low back disability are both found to be at least as likely as not related to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's death from lung cancer and COPD was not caused by or a result of his service-connected disabilities, nor were they attributable to his active military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have begun in service and has persisted since, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is a result of his military service and has granted service connection for this condition. The issue of bilateral hearing loss remains pending as it was addressed in the remand portion and is being returned to the AOJ.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for dizziness was previously denied in October 1995. New and material evidence has not been received to reopen this claim.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus was reopened based on new evidence showing continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to failure to appear at a scheduled hearing. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are pending.

Service connection is denied for tinnitus, right middle finger disability, and right ring finger disability.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for a right hand stiffness was not substantiated.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but de novo review finds no basis for granting such claim. The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining missing treatment records and clarifying the Veteran's claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's current tinnitus is not related to his active duty service and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are likely due to noise exposure during his active duty service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the appeal due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions and their relationship to service. The issues of service connection for various disabilities are being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the case due to the submission of additional medical evidence, and it will be reviewed by the AOJ on the merits.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his service exposure to acoustic trauma, including aircraft noise and small arms fire. Service connection is granted for these conditions.