Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his in-service noise exposure, and the Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection for tinnitus is granted as it is found to be related to his service-connected hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of his tinnitus claim, as well as determining the current severity of his service-connected right shoulder bursitis. The AOJ must also consider whether staged ratings are appropriate in light of Hart v. Mansfield.

The Board found that the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, specifically noting inconsistencies in his statements regarding when these conditions began.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus.,Further examination is needed to determine the nature and likely etiology of any current hip and knee disabilities.

The Board has denied the claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, low back disability, headache disorder, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss disability as there is no current evidence of these conditions. The appellant failed to report for multiple scheduled VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's request for a hearing and is unable to proceed without scheduling this hearing.

The Veteran's tinnitus had onset during active service and has been present since that time, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to noise exposure during his military service, and the Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is at least a 50% likelihood that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and chronic kidney disease have been granted service connection, but his bilateral hearing loss claim has not. The Veteran is found to have current tinnitus related to active service, and chronic kidney disease that was incurred during service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his active duty. The VA examiners concluded that any current hearing loss or tinnitus is more likely due to post-service occupational noise exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are not related to his military service, including exposure to noise. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of his diagnosed hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection. The right ankle disability has a current rating of 20 percent, which is the maximum available under VA regulations.

The Board has granted a TDIU for the period of January 9, 2003 to January 24, 2012 due to service-connected disabilities including diabetes mellitus and PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance was denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service connection claim for tinnitus is granted, and his chronic sinusitis is rated at the highest available rating of 50 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his service, including noise exposure during combat in Vietnam. As a result, the claims for service connection have been granted.