Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2014

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling a videoconference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board finds that the Veteran's tinnitus is as likely as not due to exposure to excessive noise levels in active service, and has been recurrent since service. As a result, service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to service, specifically his service-connected hearing loss. As a result, the Board grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his exposure to acoustic trauma during active duty.

The claims for service connection for bilateral ear disorder and dental disorder were denied in September 2009, and the claim for tinnitus was denied in August 2010. New evidence received since these decisions does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate any of the claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred or aggravated in service and denied his claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his in-service noise exposure, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus did not manifest during active military service and was not caused by any disease, injury, or event in service, including noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and records from the Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus began during military service and is at least as likely as not related to his combat experience. The claim for secondary service connection for lumbar spine disorder due to bilateral knee disabilities will be remanded for further development.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and providing an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between his current disabilities and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the Veteran's exposure to pigeon droppings and its relation to his cryptococcal meningitis. The appeal is pending further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence showing a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have onset during service and is therefore granted service connection. The lower back disorder issue remains pending as the RO has not issued a Statement of the Case (SOC).

The Board has found that the Veteran's current tinnitus is related to his active service and has granted service connection for tinnitus.