Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a psychiatric disability (including depression, anxiety, and PTSD) have been granted. The decision also notes that the Veteran's presence in Japan during a riot following his service has not been verified.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of in-service injury or noise exposure. The VA examiner opined that any current hearing loss and tinnitus were less likely caused by military noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's request for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service, including exposure to hazardous noise levels as an aviation structural mechanic. Service connection is granted for both conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's request for a Travel Board hearing. The appeal is not ready for appellate review until this issue is resolved.

The Board has determined that the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus cannot be granted as there is no evidence of in-service onset or aggravation. The claims for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss disability are remanded to obtain a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active military service and grants service connection for this condition. The issue of hearing loss remains pending as it was not addressed in the remand.

The VA determined that the Veteran's tinnitus did not have its onset during service and is not related to any in-service noise exposure. The Board found no credible evidence of continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are confirmed, with the Board finding that these conditions are due to acoustic trauma incurred in service.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for tinnitus and determined that new evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's current tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure. The issue of an increased rating for anxiety disorder remains pending.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active duty service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran. The decision grants service connection for both conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is causally related to service, while his bilateral hearing loss is not. The claim for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that his preexisting conditions were aggravated by active duty service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected due to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a supplemental opinion from an audiologist regarding the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's medical expenses at Shenandoah Medical Center from October 8 to October 9, 2010 are eligible for payment or reimbursement as the care was provided in an emergent situation and VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The Board has directed that the Veteran be provided with a VA examination to determine if his current bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are related to service, specifically left ear infections in service or noise exposure. The case is remanded for this purpose.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by service, and therefore denied both claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, specifically tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.