Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's in-service noise exposure and subsequent symptoms have been reasonably demonstrated by the evidence of record.

The Veteran's tinnitus is likely related to his military service, and the Board finds that the evidence supports the grant of service connection for tinnitus. The claim for bilateral hearing loss remains pending as further development is needed.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to February 26, 2010, for the award of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to February 26, 2010, for the award of service connection for tinnitus is pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus, finding that his symptoms are related to in-service noise exposure and have persisted since service discharge.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have hearing loss or tinnitus that is attributable to active military service. The evidence does not support a finding of a nexus between in-service noise exposure and post-service hearing loss or tinnitus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's requests to reopen his claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that no new and material evidence was submitted.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for migraine headaches, asthma, and tinnitus due to their secondary nature to service-connected conditions. The Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, are found to be sufficient for a TDIU due to their combined effect on his ability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his in-service noise exposure and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his in-service noise exposure, and thus service connection is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and awarded a noncompensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, while the initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there are no findings more severe than Level II in either ear.

The Board has ordered additional development due to missing evidence, including the Veteran's DD214 and service treatment records. The appeal will be remanded for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate nexus opinions regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, which are currently considered service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and private treatment records, as well as scheduling a VA examination.

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

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and the Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to obtain and retain substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, and a left knee disability. The current conditions are related to in-service injuries or exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus began in service and has persisted. Service connection was denied for arthritis.