Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Board decisions

The Veteran was granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, both found to be related to in-service noise exposure. Service connection was also established for bilateral in-grown toe nails of the great toe.,Service connection for a bilateral lower extremity disability is not supported by evidence as it cannot be determined if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and colon cancer was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active service, including exposure to loud noise from artillery fire. As a result, the claims for service connection have been granted.

The Veteran is found to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected psychiatric and right knee disabilities, which prevent him from performing activities of daily living without assistance.

The Veteran's claim for educational assistance benefits higher than 60 percent under the post-9/11 GI Bill was denied because her active duty service did not meet the criteria for a discharge due to a service-connected disability, and she had only served less than 36 months of qualifying active duty.

The case is being remanded to obtain a VA medical addendum opinion due to the inadequacy of the September 2010 VA medical opinion. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not caused by or a result of military noise exposure, but there may be other factors contributing to their development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical examination and the Veteran's request for a new hearing.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of his claims.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed due to the need for an opinion regarding whether hearing loss and tinnitus had their onset during service.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including VA treatment records from Beaumont, Texas VA Outpatient Clinic and a new VA examination for his bilateral foot condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current tinnitus is causally related to noise exposure during his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate notice and a need for new VA audiological examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus are also being reopened.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus that is incurred in, due to or aggravated by service. Therefore, the claims for service connection are denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional examination and development of his medical records. The Board will review the case again after these steps are completed.

The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to service exposure, as they had onset during active duty. The decision grants service connection for both conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence or aggravation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not present in service or until many years thereafter, and are not related to service. Therefore, the claims for service connection have been denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not incurred in or related to his military service. The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against the claims.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to address the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as the previous examination did not adequately consider inservice noise exposure.

The Veteran is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities, and the Board grants TDIU.