Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

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 injury or disease. The claim for service connection for these conditions is therefore denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his active service, including exposure to aircraft engine noise. Service connection is granted for both conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are found to be so disabling as to prevent him from dressing himself and result in physical incapacity which requires care or assistance on a regular basis. The Board finds that the Veteran is in need of regular aid and attendance due to symptoms of diffuse bilateral upper and lower extremity weakness and dysphagia resulting in an inability to ambulate and difficulty with activities of daily living such as dressing, eating, personal hygiene, and medication management.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service, warranting service connection for both conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as whether VA treatment records should be obtained.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's tinnitus and providing proper notice of the applicable regulations pertaining to claims brought under a theory of secondary service connection.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus in December 2010, citing the absence of evidence linking it to service. The Veteran's motion alleging clear and unmistakable error (CUE) was dismissed without prejudice due to insufficient pleading.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, effectively dismissing the case.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his active military service, including exposure to noise during combat operations. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's condition has not worsened to the extent that he has sustained a substantial loss of independence, and other changes in his circumstances have not caused a substantial loss of independence. The VR&E Service determined that no independent living needs had been identified.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and left ear tinnitus, finding that the earliest date of receipt of claim was March 13, 2001.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for new VA examinations. The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for bilateral hearing loss and higher ratings for tinnitus are being reviewed.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a vocational expert opinion regarding his ability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has found that the Veteran does not have a current tinnitus disability and there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or any other etiology for her claimed condition. As such, service connection for tinnitus cannot be established.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus did not have its onset during service and is not causally or etiologically related to service. The claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his in-service noise exposure and has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and dismissed the claim to service connection under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of radiation treatment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his active service, with no presumption of exposure or other specific basis for connection.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for tinnitus, finding that the first evidence in the claims file regarding a claim for tinnitus was received on May 11, 2010.