Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has determined that there is no competent, credible evidence linking the appellant's tinnitus to his military service. The claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, left ankle disorder, and right ankle disorder are all related to service. The decision is granted for these claims.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claims can be adjudicated, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling an audiologist examination to determine if the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board finds that the Veteran's tinnitus and right ear hearing loss are likely due to noise exposure during service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran wishes to withdraw his appeals for reopening claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and glaucoma. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for right eye disability is denied as there is no evidence showing VA medical treatment resulted in additional right eye disability due to carelessness or negligence.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have had its onset during service and the Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's tinnitus is related to service. Thus, resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor, the Board finds that service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of issues related to service connection for an eye disability and tinnitus, as well as a claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran is advised that he should be scheduled for a VA examination and provided with a statement of the case on these matters.

The Veteran's cerebrovascular accident (stroke) is being remanded for further examination and consideration due to the need for additional evidence and a new opinion regarding its etiology.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not service-connected as it did not manifest within one year of his separation from active duty.,However, the Veteran's tinnitus was present during his military service and is considered to be related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

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

The Board has determined that service connection is granted for hearing loss, tinnitus, and corneal scarring of the right eye based on in-service disease or injury.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, left foot cold injury, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his education level and work experience.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected PTSD, but not due to alcohol abuse. The VA psychiatrist concluded that PTSD did not cause or aggravate the Veteran's alcohol use.

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

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD rating, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his noise exposure during active duty.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that new and material evidence has been submitted. The claim for tinnitus is granted as it is at least as likely as not related to service. The claim for bilateral hearing loss remains pending.

The Board found no evidence of hearing loss or tinnitus during service and denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus are causally related to noise exposure during his military service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.