Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's current bilateral tinnitus disability is found to be related to service, specifically the exposure to loud noise during his military service. The Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are etiologically related to in-service noise exposure, resulting in service connection being granted for both conditions.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology. The issues of service connection will be resolved prior to addressing the claim for tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his period of active service. Service connection for hepatitis C was not addressed due to a lack of sufficient evidence.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to new evidence submitted since the last denial. The Board finds that there is at least a reasonable possibility that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service, including exposure to noise during active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is likely attributable to his service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current right ear hearing loss disability, and therefore cannot establish service connection for this condition.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus as it was caused by his active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to appear for a scheduled video-conference hearing. The case is now pending and will be handled in an expeditious manner.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus and sinus disorders are related to her military service, with the exception of the issue regarding traumatic brain injury which is referred back to the AOJ.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to ensure full compliance with its instructions regarding etiological opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, qualifying for TDIU. The left flank scar is rated at 10 percent due to painful symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are due to his active service.,Service connection was also granted for residuals of ulcerative colitis, with a presumption based on asbestos exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his service, including as due to noise trauma therein, and therefore grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, with the increase in severity during service being considered as aggravation of a pre-existing condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of entitlement to service connection for a right knee disability and bilateral hearing loss disability, as well as an increased rating for migraine headaches. The Board dismissed these issues due to withdrawal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board finds that he meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to exposure to Agent Orange. The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides in Vietnam or had chronic symptoms related to these conditions during service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a more comprehensive evaluation of his service-connected PTSD and its impact on his employability. The case will be returned to the Board after further development.

The Veteran's left total knee replacement is not service-connected as the preponderance of the evidence shows it was less likely than not related to his service.,Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are also not service-connected. The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is at least in equipoise with service connection, while tinnitus is granted based on credible lay testimony.