Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2016

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have had its onset during his military service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has found that the Veteran's reports of ringing in his ears since being exposed to loud noises during basic training are consistent with service. As such, a nexus to service is shown for tinnitus.

The Veteran is granted service connection for tinnitus, but denied service connection for a sinus disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service, including periods of Active Duty for Training (ADT) and Inactive Duty for Training (IDT).

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

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

The Veteran requested the withdrawal of her appeal due to a change in circumstances, and her request has been granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen his service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that new and material evidence was received. The Veteran is now entitled to service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hearing loss, and tinnitus have been granted.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a bilateral hearing loss disability or tinnitus due to service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to military service, as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a current disability. The VA examiners have provided opinions against the Veteran's claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are related to his service, with the exception of the hearing loss which is not presumed due to noise exposure. The decision grants service connection for tinnitus but denies it for hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination regarding the etiology of the Veteran's tinnitus and whether it is permanently aggravated by his service-connected hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a new medical opinion regarding his hearing loss and tinnitus claims. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the service connection issues.

The Veteran's combined rating for his service-connected disabilities is 50%, which does not meet the threshold percentage requirements for TDIU. The appeal for increased ratings and TDIU was denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete records and the need for an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of his hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to verify stressor events, obtain private treatment records, and schedule VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and PTSD, finding that the conditions had their onset in service.