Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining audiometry results from his VA treatment records and providing a clarifying medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's tinnitus is related to active service. The issue of bilateral hearing loss remains pending and will be remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not present during service or for many years thereafter, and are not otherwise etiologically related to service. Therefore, the claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to conflicting medical opinions regarding his hypertension, and issues with obtaining private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to inadequate examination and lack of discussion regarding noise exposure in service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and increased ratings for tinnitus and PTSD have been withdrawn. The remaining issues of TDIU are addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities were not incurred in or aggravated by active service, as there was no evidence of a nexus between his noise exposure during service and his current conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for right carpal tunnel syndrome and tinnitus, with a noncompensable rating assigned.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be due to his period of active military service.,Service connection for a lumbar spine disability, including as secondary to the service-connected bilateral knee and ankle disabilities, is denied. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence does not establish a link between the current condition and the service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case to the Director of Compensation and Pension Service for consideration of whether the Veteran is entitled to an extraschedular rating for tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or any other connection between the disabilities and service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not manifest during service or within one year thereafter, and are not otherwise related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing post-service treatment records for knees and an insufficient VA medical opinion regarding tinnitus. The Veteran's claims of service connection are being reviewed again.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to substantiate the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, including obtaining her missing service treatment records from February 2003 to May 2004 active duty period and arranging for a VA audiological examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not properly adjudicated and requires additional development, including obtaining updated medical records, scheduling VA examinations, and reviewing the claims file.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, as there is no competent medical evidence linking his claimed disabilities to service. The claims are therefore denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's tinnitus is being evaluated in light of his service exposure.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical opinions and records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for a new examination to address his exposure to noise during service.