Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for tinnitus and has determined that he is entitled to this benefit based on direct evidence showing a link between his in-service noise exposure and current tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 10 percent for tinnitus is denied. The effective date for service connection of tinnitus is denied as there was no earlier request prior to February 7, 2008. TDIU is granted.

The Board dismissed appeals for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, and denied service connection for the residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Veteran withdrew his claims for these issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, and thus cannot be granted service connection. However, tinnitus was found to have originated during active duty service and continues to this day, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is etiologically related to his noise exposure during active duty and training.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as they require further examination and opinion.

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

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at the highest schedular rating, and his symptoms are considered in the current rating criteria. The Board finds no need for extraschedular consideration.,Service connection has been granted for a low back disability due to service.

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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the need for further development.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is also being remanded as additional information and evidence are required.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain updated VA treatment records and to schedule the Veteran for a VA examination to assess his need for aid and attendance or housebound status due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left foot disorder, right foot disorder, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, and right ankle disorder have been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a back disability due to conflicting medical evidence and the need for additional examinations. The issues are related as they may be intertwined.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The initial evaluation for tinnitus remains denied as it is already at its maximum schedular rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, left ear hearing loss, and right ear hearing loss. The decision found that there was no evidence of current disabilities or a link to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and a higher rating is denied.,Tinnitus has been assigned the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 6260, and no higher rating is granted.,Metatarsalgia, bilateral feet disability, remains at the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5279, and a higher rating is denied.,Degenerative disc disease thoracolumbar spine with IVDS is rated as 20 percent disabling, but no higher rating is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeals for increased evaluation, earlier effective date, and service connection for tinnitus. The claims for left knee, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities were also dismissed. The appeal was remanded for examination on the issues of service connection for headaches and sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disability due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been reopened, but the Board finds that there is no evidence to support his claims. The Veteran's migraine headaches are not related to service, tinnitus has reached its maximum rating, and bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left ankle condition and tinnitus have been reopened, but the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) remain unresolved.,A new VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's right knee condition has worsened since his last evaluation.