Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2015

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as whether service connection should be granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his military service, specifically exposure to loud noises as a gunner in a tank. As such, the claims for service connection have been granted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding new and material evidence. The claims are granted as both conditions are related to service exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is being remanded due to inconsistencies in his statements regarding the onset of his symptoms and a need for further medical examination.

The Veteran does not have a diagnosed bilateral hearing loss disability for VA purposes.,The Veteran's tinnitus is at least as likely as not caused by acoustic trauma sustained during his military service, including periods of INACDUTRA or ACDUTRA.

The Board found that the Veteran's current tinnitus did not begin during service or due to a service-connected disability, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and tinnitus prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his military service, meeting the criteria for direct service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service. The evidence does not establish a chronicity of hearing loss in service or a continuity of hearing loss after service, nor is there any evidence of a nexus between current hearing loss and service.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his military service. The remaining claims for service connection for left elbow disorder, left shoulder disorder, residuals of a left-side rib injury, low back disorder, and cervical spine disorder are denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claimed conditions, including headaches, hearing loss, tinnitus, lumbar spine disorder, and umbilical hernia, are not related to his military service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records, as well as further consideration of the Veteran's claims.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current bilateral hearing loss disability for VA purposes, and there is no evidence linking his tinnitus or left ankle injury to service. The Veteran's claims were denied as the preponderance of the evidence did not support these claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his active duty service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition. The decision on bilateral hearing loss remains pending as it has been referred back to the RO.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss have been granted service connection, but the assigned ratings are at their maximum levels. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating for either condition.

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

The Board found the appellant's assertions of a left knee injury in service not credible and denied his claim for service connection for a left knee disability. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded as they require further examination to determine their etiology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy, hearing loss, and tinnitus are not related to service or herbicide exposure. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.