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 noise exposure. The Veteran's current symptoms do not meet the criteria for a disability under VA regulations.

The Board has found that the Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred or aggravated by service, and it is not due to or aggravated by his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding the service connection for tinnitus, and as a result, the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the Veteran's personnel records, VA treatment records, and a supplemental opinion regarding his tinnitus. The claims are being remanded for these purposes.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining STRs from the Veteran's Reserve service and arranging for VA examinations to address the etiology of the Veteran's hearing loss, tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy, and psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA opinions and a need for further evidentiary development, including a VA examination with an otolaryngologist (ENT). The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are being evaluated in relation to his service exposure.

The Board finds that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are at least as likely as not caused by his National Guard service, including both active duty and reserve duties.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions and to ensure the Veteran receives proper VCAA notice regarding his secondary service connection claim for a low back disorder.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to service, granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's tinnitus is not etiologically related to active service and the Board finds that there is a preponderance of evidence against his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right foot amputation and neurological issues, make it impossible for him to walk without the aid of a wheelchair or brace. The Board finds that he meets the criteria for specially adapted housing benefits.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to noise exposure during active service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, PTSD, and a right knee disorder have been granted.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of such conditions during or within one year after service. The VA examinations did not find any current disability for either condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further development of his service connection claims.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left ear hearing loss disability due to new and material evidence. Service connection is granted for bilateral tinnitus as secondary to service-connected bilateral chronic otitis media. The claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss remains denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and review of his claims file.