Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of in-service noise exposure or continuous symptoms since service discharge. The Board also found that the Veteran's testimony regarding onset and continuity of tinnitus was not credible.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are severe enough to produce unemployability, and the Board has granted a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and headaches to include migraines have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received.,Service connection for left ear hearing loss is denied because there is no evidence of a current disability that can be linked to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has decided that service connection is granted for tinnitus, but the case of bilateral hearing loss needs to be remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted as it meets the criteria for direct service connection due to in-service acoustic trauma and continuous symptoms since separation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus had its onset during service and is granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and denied an initial rating greater than 30 percent for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus did not begin during his military service and is not related to any noise exposure therein.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to inadequate examination findings. The case is now before the Board again.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected due to in-service noise exposure. The appeal is based on direct service connection, not a presumption.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are inextricably intertwined with the outcome of the service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss. Therefore, both issues must be remanded to allow for further development.

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with its prior remands and has therefore remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right knee disabilities, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to inadequate medical opinions in his prior VA examinations. The Veteran should be afforded new VA examinations to determine the nature, extent, and etiology of these conditions.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The Board has decided to remand these issues for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for right ear hearing loss due to inadequate previous examination.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and readjudication. The effective dates for service connection remain at November 17, 2011.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is at least as likely as not related to his MOS as a Second-Class Diver in service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and headaches have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals prior to a decision.,Service connection for depression and anxiety (claimed as drug treatment) has also been denied. The Board found that the Veteran’s current mental health conditions are not related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which are currently service-connected.