Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus began in service and is related to noise exposure, thus granting service connection for tinnitus. The claim for bilateral hearing loss will be remanded due to incomplete medical records.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for a left ear hearing loss disability, right ear hearing loss disability, and tinnitus. The Veteran's current disabilities are found to be related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, low back disability, hypertension, prostate cancer, and hearing loss have been withdrawn. The claim of service connection for hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence to support a finding of in-service noise exposure or chronic otitis media resulting in current hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, effective from the date of receipt of the new claims (March 11, 2010) and March 18, 1985 respectively.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have had its onset in service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition. The issue of bilateral hearing loss remains pending as an addendum opinion is needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's request for a videoconference hearing. The appeal is being returned to the AOJ for scheduling the requested hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there is no evidence of a significant decrease in hearing sensitivity during active service, and the current hearing loss and tinnitus are more likely due to civilian noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus require additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. His claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are still pending.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to potential exposure to environmental contaminants in Guam, but no evidence of Agent Orange exposure. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further development and adjudication.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not service-connected. The Veteran experienced noise exposure in service, but his current hearing loss is not shown to be related to this exposure. His tinnitus is at least in equipoise with service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral sensori-neural hearing loss and bilateral tinnitus are related to his military noise exposure, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, as well as whether these conditions are related to service. The case will be remanded for a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD, and upper respiratory illness due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to address the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus, as previous opinions did not adequately consider his in-service noise exposure. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his active duty service, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU from January 21, 2009 to August 3, 2011 due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the appellant's claims for service connection, including medical opinions regarding the etiology of her current ear and gynecological disorders.