Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have its onset during active service and is considered a result of disease or injury incurred in service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to service, but his hearing loss remains in dispute. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss disability and tinnitus is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records, a VA examination, and further development of the claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability in either ear and his tinnitus was sustained during service. Therefore, service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a present disability. Service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the issues of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus can be properly adjudicated.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The case is REMANDED to obtain an addendum medical examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his current bilateral hearing loss, as well as his tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus. Headaches are found to be related to active service exposure. Bilateral hearing loss disability is found to be related to acoustic trauma during active service. Tinnitus is found to be related to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Board finds that the criteria for service connection for tinnitus, as secondary to the service-connected bilateral hearing loss, have been met.

The Board finds that the Veteran's tinnitus manifested as a result of noise exposure during his military service, warranting service connection. However, there is no evidence of hearing loss for VA purposes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of all relevant evidence, including a supplemental opinion regarding tinnitus and cardiac disability.

The Veteran's service connection claim for recurrent tinnitus is granted as the condition first manifested during active service and has persisted since.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor. The claim for bilateral hearing loss remains pending and will be remanded to the agency of original jurisdiction.

The Board has granted service connection for Meniere's syndrome, which includes hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's left wrist condition and skin condition are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for tinnitus in his left ear, as it is believed to be related to noise exposure during active military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his military service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition. The hearing loss claim remains pending as further development is needed. The psychiatric disorder claim also remains pending due to insufficient evidence of record.

The Veteran seeks a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities. The case is being remanded to obtain vocational rehabilitation records and provide the Veteran with a new VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected conditions on employment.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied these claims on their merits. The claim for a respiratory/pulmonary disorder remains denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings were generally granted, with the exception of his claim for tinnitus which was denied due to lack of evidence. The Veteran's joint and muscle pain is considered service-connected, as are his right eye conjunctivitis and facial numbness.