Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2014

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

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and awarded a noncompensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, while the initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there are no findings more severe than Level II in either ear.

The Board has ordered additional development due to missing evidence, including the Veteran's DD214 and service treatment records. The appeal will be remanded for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate nexus opinions regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which are currently considered service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and private treatment records, as well as scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and the Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to obtain and retain substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, and a left knee disability. The current conditions are related to in-service injuries or exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus began in service and has persisted. Service connection was denied for arthritis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment, thus the claim for a TDIU is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current bilateral hearing loss disability or tinnitus related to service, and therefore, denied both claims for service connection.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, with the right ear hearing loss being aggravated by military noise trauma in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, with the latter being secondary to his service-connected hearing loss.

The Board has determined that further development is needed before the claims can be adjudicated, including a new opinion on the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no jurisdiction remains to adjudicate the merits of the claims.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, but his right wrist injury is considered incurred in service.,Service connection for residuals of a right wrist injury is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his service-connected left ear hearing disability, and thus grants service connection for tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are not related to his service, and thus denied both claims.