Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence showing a current disability or a relationship between active service and these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information in the January 2010 VA audiology examiner's report regarding the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's claims for service connection are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his service, and therefore grants service connection for tinnitus. The decision on bilateral hearing loss is pending as it requires additional development.

The Board has found that further development is needed for VA to fulfill its duties under the VCAA, including securing missing VA outpatient treatment reports and obtaining an addendum medical opinion regarding the Veteran's tinnitus claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, CLL, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities have been denied as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to his active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, but the claims for bilateral hearing loss and fecal incontinence need further development as they may be related to service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn for the issues of entitlement to a higher initial rating for adjustment disorder and service connection for a bilateral hand/finger disability. The claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted as it began during service due to noise exposure.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his withdrawal of claims for right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and left ear hearing loss. The reduction of the rating for back disability from 40% to 20% is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding his National Guard service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral knee disabilities resulted from injuries sustained during a period of inactive duty training in April 1997. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus do not warrant higher initial evaluations as they are currently rated.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not meet the criteria for service connection as they were not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, as there is no evidence of a chronic condition during service or within one year post-service. The VA examiner concluded that the current hearing loss and tinnitus are more likely due to occupational noise exposure after service.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to obtain the appellant's service personnel records and a VA examination for his seizure disorder, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus. The claims are being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss is addressed in a separate remand.,Service connection has been granted for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are currently considered direct service connection cases.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are as likely as not due to noise exposure during his period of active service, including his role as a military prison guard. As such, the claims for service connection have been granted.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his in-service noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are likely attributable to noise exposure during his military service, warranting service connection.