Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, tinnitus, and an increased rating for PTSD were denied. The claim for headaches was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. The claim for a higher rating for tinnitus is also denied as the maximum schedular evaluation has been assigned.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current multiple joint complaints, including reactive arthritis and tinnitus, are related to service. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The claim for service connection will be reconsidered after obtaining a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's tinnitus and peripheral neuropathy are service-connected, with tinnitus related to noise exposure in service and peripheral neuropathy presumed due to Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran's PTSD is also service-connected.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and a sensorineural hearing loss may not be presumed to have been so incurred.,With reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran, tinnitus was incurred in service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to service exposure.

The Board denied service connection for status-post low back injury, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing a link between his current conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for an extension of the delimiting date beyond June 16, 2009 for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill) was denied as there is no clear evidence that his physical or mental disabilities prevented him from initiating or completing his chosen program of education during his eligibility period.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, recurrent tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and therefore the claim for service connection for the cause of his death is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus and his active military service, including noise exposure. The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling VA examinations and obtaining records. The issues on appeal include service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and residuals of a head injury.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and a travel board hearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability or tinnitus related to service, and his left hand tremor is not related to service. The claim for service connection for these conditions is therefore denied.

The Board has remanded 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 is seeking service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected, but his bilateral hearing loss remains in dispute. The claim for bilateral hearing loss will be remanded to obtain a new VA examination and opinion.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his period of service, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his active service, including in-service noise exposure. The evidence does not establish a nexus between these conditions and his military service.