Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus is denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus had their onset in service, warranting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an updated medical opinion regarding the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus, as the current opinion does not address the impact of his military service on these conditions.

The Board has dismissed all issues on appeal due to a withdrawal request by the appellant's authorized representative.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.,There is no clear evidence of record indicating that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability as defined by VA regulation and finds that any hearing loss he may be suffering from currently is not related to his military service. The same applies to tinnitus.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The VA examiners found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete examination and lack of consideration of the Veteran's complaints regarding hearing loss and tinnitus from service.

The Board has determined that the Appellant's tinnitus was incurred in active military service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board affirms that the Veteran's current bilateral tinnitus is caused by or a result of his service-connected residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI). As such, the claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus is granted.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus in August 2009, finding no evidence of a nexus to service. The claims were reopened but remain denied.,Service connection was not established for tinnitus as the evidence does not support a link between the condition and active duty.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically depressive disorder NOS, is found to be related to his service-connected cervical spine disability. The issues of service connection for urinary tract infections and prostatitis are remanded as the evidence does not provide sufficient information on their etiology.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions. As such, these claims remain denied.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied because no current hearing loss disability was shown. The Board finds that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen this claim. Service connection for tinnitus is granted as the Veteran reported having ringing in his ear since service, with persistence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for tinnitus and an initial evaluation for major depressive disorder with PTSD was granted. The issue of entitlement to a higher initial rating for the psychiatric disability is being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration (SSA) records and VA treatment records. A VA examination will also be scheduled to assess the impact of his service-connected conditions on his ability to work.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are as likely as not related to his active service, including in-service noise exposure. As a result, the claims for service connection have been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not related to service, as there is no evidence of a nexus between his current conditions and his military service. The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for further review by the VA Compensation and Pension Service due to her service-connected disabilities, which include multiple conditions such as endometriosis, asthma, depression, degenerative disc disease, vertigo, radiculopathy, ovarian cysts, and carpal tunnel syndrome. The case will be referred back for an extraschedular TDIU rating under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus did not manifest during service or are otherwise related to service, and thus denied both claims.