Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for an examination and opinion regarding his employability, as well as consideration of whether the criteria for extraschedular TDIU are met.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as an increased rating for right ear hearing loss. The case will be remanded to allow for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before a decision can be made on the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The case is therefore REMANDED to obtain missing service treatment records, including the separation examination, and to schedule the Veteran for an appropriate VA examination.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to in-service noise exposure, with the exception of the hearing loss which is not presumed due to service. The claim for tinnitus is granted as it is at least as likely as not related to service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral high frequency hearing loss. Resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, the criteria for establishing service connection have been met.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are service-connected, but his bilateral ear drainage is not. The Board found that the Veteran has no qualifying wartime military service or nonservice connected disabilities preventing him from working.

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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him incapable of securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss are at least as likely as not related to his service-connected right ankle disability. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to his military service, as evidenced by a lack of in-service noise exposure and no evidence of permanent damage from such exposure. The opinion concluded that the Veteran's late-onset hearing loss is more likely due to occupational and recreational noise exposure post-military.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition. The issues of an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his in-service noise exposure. The hearing loss and genitourinary disorder claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have had its onset during active military service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and development of her claims.

The Board has determined that the criteria for reconsidering a prior denial of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability have been met. The Veteran's claim is granted as tinnitus was incurred in active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, but has granted service connection for tinnitus due to the balance of probabilities.

The Board has scheduled the Veteran for a videoconference hearing, but due to his failure to report, the case is being returned to the Board for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and tinnitus, but denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and an increased rating for the lumbar spine disability. The TDIU claim is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of his bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his period of active service, including noise exposure in service. As a result, the claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied.