Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus did not manifest during his active military service and is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to his active military service. The VA examiner determined that the current tinnitus was less likely than not caused by or a result of his military noise exposure.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding no current disability for hearing loss and insufficient evidence linking tinnitus to service. The effective date of the grant of service connection for PTSD was set at April 28, 2003.

The Board has determined that another attempt should be made to schedule the Veteran for necessary VA examinations to assess the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities due to incomplete service records, including those from National Guard service and both periods of active duty. The case is also remanded to obtain dental treatment eligibility determinations.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected tinnitus is assigned a maximum 10 percent evaluation, which is the highest rating available under Diagnostic Code 6260 for recurrent tinnitus. The claim for an increased evaluation is denied as there is no legal basis to award separate evaluations for bilateral tinnitus.

The Board finds that the evidence supports a grant of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus, as these conditions are at least as likely as not related to in-service noise exposure. The claim for residuals of an aneurysm or cerebrovascular accident (stroke), to include loss of vision, remains on appeal.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection due to exposure to acoustic trauma during service.

The Board has determined that further development of the claim is needed due to an inadequate VA opinion. The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded for a new medical examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are as likely as not related to his active service, including exposure to loud noises during his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the schedular percentage criteria for consideration under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(a) and his claim is remanded due to a lack of an examination addressing the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been granted service connection and rated at 10 percent.,Since February 15, 2012, the Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be etiologically related to his period of active service.,Service connection for mild degenerative joint disease of both hips, secondary to the service-connected residuals of a fracture to the right tibia, fibula, and ankle, is granted. The claim for service connection for degenerative joint disease of both hands was previously denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received since the February 2012 supplemental statement of the case. The issues on appeal are service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability has been withdrawn. The Board also dismissed the claim for tinnitus as there is no evidence to support its occurrence during service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but denied service connection for left ear hearing loss and right ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including herniated disc of the lumbar spine and arthritis affecting multiple joints, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted entitlement to TDIU based on these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is due to noise exposure during service and grants service connection for this condition. The right ear hearing loss claim remains pending as it does not involve a direct service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, render him unable to follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board finds that the criteria for TDIU have been met.

The Veteran is unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment due to his musculoskeletal disabilities and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with panic disorder, agoraphobia, and dysthymia.